as in hoard
a supply stored up and often hidden away
keeps a stash of tissues in her desk in case anyone needs one
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as in to store
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
stashed the extra antifreeze in the trunk of the car
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Recent Examples of stash
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Byrne and Dumars get drawn into a conspiracy surrounding a colossal stash of illicit money, which is coveted by cartel leaders and crooked cops alike.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Here’s a Google doc with more pitchers in it, though after 150, they aren’t really ranked as much as sorted and stashed for the future.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Instead, try one of these easy and inexpensive organizing techniques to keep your stash tidy.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Byrne and Dumars get drawn into a conspiracy surrounding a colossal stash of illicit money, which is coveted by cartel leaders and crooked cops alike.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
The specifics will vary based on where you’re headed—we’re not covering the swimsuit to pack for your beach getaway, or the umbrella to stash in your weekender—but overall, your travel wardrobe should be primed for mixing and matching, with one or two star pieces for special occasions.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Here’s a Google doc with more pitchers in it, though after 150, they aren’t really ranked as much as sorted and stashed for the future.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stash
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This decision will inform the next steps for the hoard's future.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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These sweet and savory recipe are a great way to use up your hoard—and keep you warm on a chilly snow day.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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More than 12,000 scrolls were once stored inside this second-century center of learning before a fire destroyed them in 262 CE.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Mammals and reptiles were commonly treated with formalin before being stored in alcohol, while invertebrates were often preserved directly in formaldehyde or mixed solutions containing additives such as glycerol or propylene glycol.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Stash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stash. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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