STOWING Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

stowing

verb

present participle of stow

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 cashier nods, already stowing the book under the counter. — Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026 If that isn't good enough, buyers can opt for an Internal Waterproof Gear Vault bag for more securely stowing gotta-stay-dry items such as electronics. — Ben Coxworth july 03, New Atlas, 3 July 2026 Passengers would also be prohibited from stowing them out of sight in overhead bins, per the memo. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026 To combat a cold work environment, fashion designer Ramy Brook suggests stowing a jacket behind your chair. — Julia Guerra, InStyle, 24 June 2026 The crew spent the next few hours stowing 10 days’ worth of gear and tools, securing all loose objects to ensure that nothing would fly free during the violent shaking and the increase in gravity that would mark the capsule’s entry into the atmosphere. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 11 Apr. 2026 This full-size option from Mercury Row offers an 8-inch under-bed clearance that’s a game changer for stowing out-of-season clothing and linens. — Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026 Habib and others picked from the top of a stack of cardboard boxes packed earlier in the month, passing them through windows and stowing them in trunks. — Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026 Large walk-in closets are perfect for stowing ski gear. — Liz Humphreys, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2026

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Dubbed ‘ferritin face’, the viral new term links a collection of visible beauty changes to low ferritin, the protein responsible for storing iron in the body.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026
Marshall emphasized the importance of properly storing and charging the batteries.

— CBS News, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026

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Thoughtful cold-weather features include water-resistant fabric, an insulating fleece layer, and five handy pockets for stashing essentials.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2026
What’s more, they’re made from performance fabric, include belt loops and side-seam pockets for stashing small items, and rival Kidman’s.

— Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2026

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Your skeleton has a demanding day job, pumping out fresh new blood cells and serving as a mineral bank for calcium, not to mention keeping your head up and preventing your organs from collapsing into a disappointing puddle.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Like Bob Pollard, another classic-rock surrealist, the 43-year-old Hollywell is making the most of a surprise middle-aged career breakthrough by keeping the tape rolling in his home studio at all hours.

— Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026