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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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Try storing your all-purpose cleaner alongside a microfiber cloth, glass cleaner, a mildly abrasive cleaner, and a pair of latex gloves in your cleaning caddy.—
Stacey Leasca,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025 -
Tropical rainforests represent one of our planet’s most critical natural assets in the fight against climate change, storing approximately 25% of all terrestrial carbon despite covering just 6% of Earth’s land surface.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The individual has been cooperating with officials and initially showed the FBI text messages from Robinson about stashing a gun linked to the Kirk shooting.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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But stashing items along the trail is problematic.—
Marjorie “Slim” Woodruff,
Denver Post,
11 Sep. 2025
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There is some logic to stowing things away for a rainy day or preparing for future events.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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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
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“Squirreling (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squirreling%20%28away%29. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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