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
Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 1 May 2026
Toteme’s sturdy canvas tote, for one—in a rich chocolate brown—is large enough to house a laptop, an extra set of shoes, your snack stash, and reading materials.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
Remove insect nests from walls and rodent-proof outbuildings — bears naturally seek insect larvae such as ants, yellow jackets, wasps, or various seeds and nuts stashed by rodents.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 8 May 2026
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Noun
The last time a large stash of Viking coins was discovered in Norway was in 1950, according to the Museum of Cultural History’s statement.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 1 May 2026
Toteme’s sturdy canvas tote, for one—in a rich chocolate brown—is large enough to house a laptop, an extra set of shoes, your snack stash, and reading materials.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
Plus, there's a side pocket for stashing stuff on the go.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
Remove insect nests from walls and rodent-proof outbuildings — bears naturally seek insect larvae such as ants, yellow jackets, wasps, or various seeds and nuts stashed by rodents.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stash
Noun
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DeChambeau was trailed the entire round by a roving hoard (and a security guard.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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This cash hoard provides flexibility to take advantage of opportunities, including repurchasing its stock.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Among the few thousand photographs stored in the house, Djena appeared in fewer than forty.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The vineyard is currently leased to a local winemaker, offering a hands-off approach to production, though the resulting vintages can be stored in the home’s custom wine cellar, which accommodates up to 1,880 bottles.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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“Stash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stash. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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