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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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Just-In-Case Things There is some logic to stowing things away for a rainy day or preparing for future events.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 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
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“Squirreling (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squirreling%20%28away%29. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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