STOWS Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

stows

verb

Definition of stows next

present tense third-person singular of stow

as in keeps

to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability stow the extra life jackets in the chest

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as in stashes

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 stows Weighing less than most rooftop tents and taking up far less space than a camper, the simple, no-frills solution is always at the ready for a camping trip but stows completely out of the way for unencumbered everyday commuting and cargo hauling. —

New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026 Inside, the padded sleeve stows everything from hydration systems to laptops. —

Outside, 17 Nov. 2025

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The new map imposed last fall by Judge Dianna Gibson keeps Salt Lake County almost entirely within one district, instead of dividing the heavily Democratic population center among all four districts, as was previously the case.

— David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
While the on-site team keeps specific hours, communication remains consistent and responsive throughout the stay.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026