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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
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.
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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
To stop rust from forming, keep your pans well-seasoned, don't leave them soaking in the sink, and dry them on a burner before stowing them away.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
The astronauts are stowing some final items inside their SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft Endeavour.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026
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.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 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
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
To stop rust from forming, keep your pans well-seasoned, don't leave them soaking in the sink, and dry them on a burner before stowing them away.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
The astronauts are stowing some final items inside their SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft Endeavour.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026
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.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 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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Scientists have long tried to fix this by storing solar energy as heat, but doing it efficiently has proven tricky.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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Savannah later passed an urban camping ordinance prohibiting camping, storing personal property in public spaces and obstructing sidewalks or traffic.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The former four-star recruit and team captain is worth stashing because his light feet and length are NFL-caliber.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The hidden pocket in the waistband is perfect for stashing a credit card or hotel key.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2026
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This smart toaster is designed to evenly toast bagels, bread, waffles and more from edge to edge, delivering a crisp exterior while keeping the inside soft.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Most of the candidates’ pledges, such as tackling unaffordability, reducing gas prices, increasing capacity in state prisons, protecting gun owners’ rights and keeping trans athletes out of girls’ locker rooms, are nearly identical.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Stowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stowing. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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