stowing

present participle of stow

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of stowing 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
Verb
  • Karen Cahall, who’s taught in the New Richmond Exempted Village School District for 30 years, was suspended without pay for several days last fall when school authorities accused her of storing controversial materials in her classroom library.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Keep your coat closet functional and organized by only storing specific items there.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • And the kangaroo pouch is great for stashing small essentials.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The bench features two drawers for stashing in-demand items like dog leashes and gloves, and a lower shelf for shoes and bags.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • As kobolds go, Heinzelmann was more harmless than most, going about his business protecting the castle from giants and dwarves and keeping the staff updated on faerie gossip, as well as protecting the chambermaids from unwelcome attentions from visiting noblemen.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Xavi’s side has shown flashes of brilliance through the emerging talents of Lamine Yamal and Fermín López, while Ilkay Gündogan’s experience has been vital in keeping their midfield composed.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025

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“Stowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stowing. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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