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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
Prep & Savour Claudya Helper Shelf This wire cabinet shelf is a genius way to keep plates, bowls, and mugs neatly stowed and nearly doubles your storage space.
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Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Large walk-in closets are perfect for stowing ski gear.
—Liz Humphreys, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2026
Lack of human presence on board these systems allow for smaller designs, making drones and unmanned aircraft conducive to being stowed and launched from the decks of diverse classes of ships.
—Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
To stop rust from forming, keep your pans well-seasoned, don't leave them soaking in the sink, and dry them on a burner before stowing them away.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
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Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Large walk-in closets are perfect for stowing ski gear.
—Liz Humphreys, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2026
Lack of human presence on board these systems allow for smaller designs, making drones and unmanned aircraft conducive to being stowed and launched from the decks of diverse classes of ships.
—Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
To stop rust from forming, keep your pans well-seasoned, don't leave them soaking in the sink, and dry them on a burner before stowing them away.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stow
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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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While most of us can tackle tidying up our homes every so often, that just might involve stashing stuff in closets, attics, garages, craft rooms, and storage sheds.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Jon Hallford, a southern Colorado funeral home owner who stashed nearly 200 decomposing bodies and gave families fake ashes, was sentenced on state charges on Friday.—
Maria Braganini,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Pape Matar Sarr and Xavi Simons picked up the ball in dangerous areas, Dominic Solanke dragged Harry Maguire out of position, and Destiny Udogie kept flashing crosses into the box.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Reports of federal officers near schools and homes continue to circulate on chat groups and social media, keeping many immigrant families in their homes.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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In financial terms, corporate America is hoarding talent.—
Katica Roy,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Taxes should be progressive, simple and fair, keeping money in the hands of those who create wealth, not those who hoard it.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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During a subsequent conversation with Humpal and an onsite investigation, DNR staff determined the spill was coming from the west side of the operation where snow melt and a broken waterline caused more water to accumulate.—
Cami Koons,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
10 Feb. 2026
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The trust accumulated over those projects was what gave both Netflix and Honnold the confidence to mount a spectacle as daring as a rope-less skyscraper climb captured on live TV.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Stow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stow. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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