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as in to stash
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
stowed candy bars, which were forbidden at the summer camp, under a board in the cabin's floor
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Recent Examples of stow
Meanwhile, the astronauts will begin a series of systems checks, stow their launch couches and change out of their space suits into some more comfortable clothing ahead of their first sleep cycle.
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
After launch, the astronauts will be able to remove and stow two seats until landing day to give them more room to move.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
In the storyline, we are warned multiple times to stow our phones so we can’t be traced.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The pick boasts plenty of space to stow well beyond my essentials.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
After launch, the astronauts will be able to remove and stow two seats until landing day to give them more room to move.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
In the storyline, we are warned multiple times to stow our phones so we can’t be traced.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The pick boasts plenty of space to stow well beyond my essentials.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stow
Verb
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To protect your electronics and prevent damage, store them in a cool and dry environment.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
13 Apr. 2026
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The new seats will also have a new pillow-top cushion and plenty of spots to store your in-flight goods, from a shoe cubby to an eyeglass holder.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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Clear towels and bathrobes from the back of the door, and stash personal medications in a cabinet.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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Keep a batch in the refrigerator for after-school bites, post-workout fuel or an afternoon pick-me-up with coffee, or stash them in the freezer for longer storage.—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called on Iran and the United States to keep their commitment to maintain a ceasefire, after both countries ended historic face-to-face talks without an agreement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Made with a lightweight cotton fabric, this bucket hat will keep your face cool on balmy days.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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The forecast followed after the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and IEA warned countries not to hoard energy or restrict exports, to avoid worsening the crisis.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Apr. 2026
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Many Millennials and Gen Zers expressly blame the Boomers for that, accusing them of hoarding wealth, jobs, and power.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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No accumulating snow is expected on the Grapevine over Interstate 5 but there could be a mix of rain and snow there Monday morning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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On a cruise ship, the tote carries sunscreen, a change of clothes for port days, market finds, a book, and whatever else the day accumulates.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Stow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stow. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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