as in hiding
the placing of something out of sight
the stashing of the title to the house in a strongbox that wasn't fireproof was foolish
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as in storing
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 stashing
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
The Rams have 10 picks in this year’s draft, and that’s too many for any team, but especially one that has been drafting and stashing players after the first round for a few years.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Grab this under-$44 rolling cart made for stashing and organizing pantry goods, produce, and more.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Their sleek silhouette, flexible design, and shorter style make these boots perfect for wearing on travel days or stashing in your suitcase.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
That’s why Muller suggests not just stashing them back in your cupboards, but instead, giving them a more dedicated space.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 6 May 2026
The timeless silhouette is well-suited to city strolls and coastal getaways alike, with handy side pockets for stashing your phone and small travel essentials.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Those with Pagán rostered may benefit from stashing Tony Santillan, just in case.
—Greg Jewett, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The former four-star recruit and team captain is worth stashing because his light feet and length are NFL-caliber.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Afternoon and early-evening sessions, once thought safe, were infiltrated by those stashing weapons.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The additional soft-close drawer is ideal for stashing shoes, linens, or any miscellaneous last-minute items before guests come over.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
According to Spickard, the top slots are useful for stashing brushes and pencils.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
Researchers believe some kind of ritual marked this massive deposit, as the feasting and decorative objects might correspond to an event that might have propelled the stashing away of these astonishing artifacts, as per Heritage Daily.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
The Rams have 10 picks in this year’s draft, and that’s too many for any team, but especially one that has been drafting and stashing players after the first round for a few years.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Grab this under-$44 rolling cart made for stashing and organizing pantry goods, produce, and more.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Their sleek silhouette, flexible design, and shorter style make these boots perfect for wearing on travel days or stashing in your suitcase.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Plus, there's a side pocket for stashing stuff on the go.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
That’s why Muller suggests not just stashing them back in your cupboards, but instead, giving them a more dedicated space.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 6 May 2026
The timeless silhouette is well-suited to city strolls and coastal getaways alike, with handy side pockets for stashing your phone and small travel essentials.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Those with Pagán rostered may benefit from stashing Tony Santillan, just in case.
—Greg Jewett, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The former four-star recruit and team captain is worth stashing because his light feet and length are NFL-caliber.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Afternoon and early-evening sessions, once thought safe, were infiltrated by those stashing weapons.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The additional soft-close drawer is ideal for stashing shoes, linens, or any miscellaneous last-minute items before guests come over.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
According to Spickard, the top slots are useful for stashing brushes and pencils.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stashing
Noun
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Moulin has just returned from London, where President Charles de Gaulle is in hiding, with a plan to unite the various factions of the warring rebel underground.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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This casserole is inspired by the creamy taste of au gratin potatoes, so your kids won't even notice that there's a leafy green hiding under the Parmesan bread crumb topping.—
Emma Ashe,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Dry the board completely with clean paper towels, or stand it upright to air dry fully before storing.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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This multipurpose dog water bottle also has compartments for storing treats and poop bags.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Any profits made, GAESA keeps, hoarding money away from Cuba's central bank and funneling it back to the military ruling class.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Time off hoarding and snitching ensued.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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