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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
Just-In-Case Things There is some logic to stowing things away for a rainy day or preparing for future events.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 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
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
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stowing
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To get your produce nice and dry before storing it in the fridge, use your trusty salad spinner to toss off any excess moisture.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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An explosion at a building believed to be storing explosives in northeastern Myanmar killed at least 46 people and injured dozens more, according to rescuers and others, flattening homes near the border with China.—
Grant Peck,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Plus, the classic five-pocket design adds functionality for stashing small travel essentials, and the wide, airy design of the legs provides plenty of airflow during hot days.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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There’s also an exterior zipped pocket for stashing small items.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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Taken together, the two measures highlight a growing tension in a state that prides itself on stewardship of the environment, as policymakers aim to protect threatened or endangered animals while also keeping people, pets and livestock safe.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Studies found little real difference, but the new patent was an effective tool for keeping generics at bay and continuing to collect monopoly profits.—
Wayne T Brough,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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