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as in to stash
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
stowed candy bars, which were forbidden at the summer camp, under a board in the cabin's floor
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Recent Examples of stow
Each compartment is 21 inches wide and 10 inches deep, leaving plenty of space to stow extra throw blankets, books, magazines, remotes, chargers, board games, and other odds and ends.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.
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Sarah Hostetler,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
Do note that inflatable foot rests are typically not allowed in exit rows, and must be stowed during takeoff and landing.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
Put up racks and shelves to stow practical and recreational trappings.
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Emerson Latham,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for stow
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
Receive Zone 5 Priority Boarding on Delta flights; board early, stow your carry-on bag and settle in sooner.
—
Sarah Hostetler,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
Do note that inflatable foot rests are typically not allowed in exit rows, and must be stowed during takeoff and landing.
—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
Put up racks and shelves to stow practical and recreational trappings.
—
Emerson Latham,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for stow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stow
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It is stored in an inactive form in cells such as the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and immune system—acting as the body’s reserve bank, indicating how much iron is available for future use.
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That badge allowed former surfer Conan Hayes, who was acquainted with election-denier and MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, to enter the secure room where the machines were stored and take images of the voting machines and associated data.
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There’s a clear PVC pocket for stashing liquid items, and a separate toothbrush tab.
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Chicagoans long have been creative in finding places to stash their cars.
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For just $18, this set includes four cubes in different sizes, along with a shoe bag, laundry bag, and cosmetic pouch to keep every travel essential in its place.
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The app also offers travel guides and organizes your daily itinerary, keeping all your plans in one place.
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Europe often moves the other way, hoarding labor through downturns, and analysts count that instinct among the reasons its productivity has recently stalled.
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But now that someone is hoarding spoons, things are officially a disaster.
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In Gaza City alone, around 25 million tons of debris have accumulated, Mohanna said.
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Jamestown Canyon virus accumulates genetic changes 10 to 100 times more slowly per calendar year than dengue, Rift Valley fever or chikungunya.
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“Stow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stow. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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