stowed

past tense of stow

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of stowed Yee decided her favorite nook was the Picture Room, where the museum’s caretakers unveiled Soane’s choicest paintings stowed behind clandestine folding panes. Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 The airline requires passengers to store their power banks on their person, in the seat pocket or in carry-on luggage stowed under the seat. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 Bags stowed in the lockers can weigh up to 10 kilograms (22 pounds) and will no longer be weighed by airline staff as passengers line up to board, Jetstar said. ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 Four separate compartments—including brush holders—keep products safely stowed, and the zipper closure prevents makeup from getting tossed around during transport. Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026 The secondary loft is reached by a removable ladder that's stowed in the living room ceiling when not in use. Adam Williams july 17, New Atlas, 17 July 2026 In your outdoor room, use small furniture that can be folded up and stowed when not in use. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026 Whether stowed in a recipe tin, pasted in a book, or safely tucked away in a memory, family recipes are part of what makes cooking so special. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 Nurses cleaned up the animal, made a bed of blankets and, for allergy prevention, stowed her far from the patient care area in a corner of Pateros’ office. Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stowed
Verb
  • Solar supplies the electricity, lithium-ion batteries can respond over shorter periods, and the zinc system extends stored power further into the day.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
  • State and federal prosecutors allege the fire destroyed about $500 million in paper products stored inside and caused hundreds of millions of dollars of damage to the building.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Shoes have a reputation for being clunky and not ideal for packing, but these lightweight, flexible flats can be stashed in a carry-on or weekender bag with no trouble.
    Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • There’s a jaw-dropping amount of Chamberlain sculpture stashed away there.
    Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Production was kept under wraps entirely; Cohen reportedly showed up in character at Wimbledon this year without tipping off the film’s existence.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The 10-play scoring drive was possible in part because of a 17-yard pass from Hyppolite to Ty Hayes on fourth and 5 that kept the possession alive and moved them into the red zone.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

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“Stowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stowed. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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