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as in storing
to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability
stow the extra life jackets in the chest
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as in stashing
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 stowing
The December 2025 trailer shows the fabled Trojan Horse moment, when Odysseus and his army successfully invaded Troy by stowing themselves away in a large wooden horse.
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Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
The Fabtotes Six-Pack Storage Bags are a game changer for stowing clothes, too.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2025
Perseverance has taken a sample of the rock, stowing it away in a protective canister for a future mission to pick up and return to Earth.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 1 Oct. 2025
There is some logic to stowing things away for a rainy day or preparing for future events.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Wide, batwing-style sleeves won’t feel restrictive and, instead, act almost like a blanket, and the two deep front pockets are great for stowing extra belongings while hustling through the airport.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2024
There are door pockets that can accommodate water bottles and a center console compartment that’s good for stowing your smartphone.
—Alex Nishimoto, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2024
Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
The Fabtotes Six-Pack Storage Bags are a game changer for stowing clothes, too.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2025
Perseverance has taken a sample of the rock, stowing it away in a protective canister for a future mission to pick up and return to Earth.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 1 Oct. 2025
There is some logic to stowing things away for a rainy day or preparing for future events.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Wide, batwing-style sleeves won’t feel restrictive and, instead, act almost like a blanket, and the two deep front pockets are great for stowing extra belongings while hustling through the airport.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2024
There are door pockets that can accommodate water bottles and a center console compartment that’s good for stowing your smartphone.
—Alex Nishimoto, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stowing
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There’s also a secret pocket in the waistband for storing small slender items like credit cards or an ID.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Marvel has publicly acknowledged that the studio's productions often scan actors' bodies, though the scans are generally only used for visual effects purposes rather than storing actors' likenesses for future projects.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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They’re equipped with a wide, smoothing waistband, a back drop-in pocket for stashing your cards or keys, and seamless legs for a streamlined look.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy On the way there, stashing your dry and clean skis in your car isn’t such a big deal.—
Cameron Martindell,
Outside,
3 Jan. 2026
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Saldaña has reason to feel good about keeping her box office crown, too.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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If Payton’s keeping receipts, Superman is about to enter a no-fly zone.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Stowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stowing. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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