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or squirrelling (away)
as in storing
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
squirreled the information away for future reference
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After cleaning, allow the appliance to air dry for at least 20 minutes before storing it away.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026 -
Do not wash potatoes before storing since the moisture can lead to decay.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Anyone who already has a spring flight booked will want to snag these cropped leggings, which contain secret pockets for stashing AirPods, a passport, or other plane essentials.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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While most of us can tackle tidying up our homes every so often, that just might involve stashing stuff in closets, attics, garages, craft rooms, and storage sheds.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Squirreling (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squirreling%20%28away%29. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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