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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
Don’t be fooled by its petite, easy-to-carry silhouette, though, because the bag boasts plenty of space to stow your essentials and beyond.
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Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
As will a gear closet for the residents to stow their skis and bikes.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
This allows families to add captain’s chairs or keep the bench as needed, move the third row passthrough to one side or the other, and best of all, the middle seat can be stowed in the under-floor storage space behind the third row.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
There is one product, however, that is beneficial to have stowed under the sink for times when an organic remedy isn’t an option.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
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Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
As will a gear closet for the residents to stow their skis and bikes.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
This allows families to add captain’s chairs or keep the bench as needed, move the third row passthrough to one side or the other, and best of all, the middle seat can be stowed in the under-floor storage space behind the third row.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
There is one product, however, that is beneficial to have stowed under the sink for times when an organic remedy isn’t an option.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stow
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Israeli military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani told reporters the depots were used to fuel Iran's war effort, including producing or storing propellant for ballistic missiles.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Although the data remains locally stored on each device, all participants in the network can validate the records, which ensures that the information cannot be secretly modified or erased.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The hoard was most likely stashed away during the bloody Russian Revolution—an era made famous by the Disney movie about Princess Anastasia, the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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But with several non-roster invitees in camp who have opt outs and also can’t be easily stashed in the minors, Watson’s Rule 5 status might only give him so much leeway.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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But Sporting didn’t want to be chasing the ball for long stretches, and the players didn’t manage to keep possession often enough.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2026
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Gosling begins singing about the pale blue dot and his new movie — but the camera keeps panning away, selecting Harry!—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Mar. 2026
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Now, Palestinians are hoarding again, with reports of prices rising sharply for basic goods such as bags of flour.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Now, Palestinians are hoarding again, with reports of prices rising sharply for basic goods such as bags of flour.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When Allan’s face and body were bloated as if all the years of music (playing and knowledge) had accumulated in his skin, tissue, and organs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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The official said the Yolo County District Attorney’s criminal investigation into Esparto, now in its eighth month is scrutinizing how Chee accumulated his wealth.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Stow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stow. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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