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as in storing
to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability
stow the extra life jackets in the chest
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as in stashing
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 stowing
This full-size option from Mercury Row offers an 8-inch under-bed clearance that’s a game changer for stowing out-of-season clothing and linens.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Habib and others picked from the top of a stack of cardboard boxes packed earlier in the month, passing them through windows and stowing them in trunks.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Large walk-in closets are perfect for stowing ski gear.
—Liz Humphreys, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 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
The astronauts are stowing some final items inside their SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft Endeavour.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The December 2025 trailer shows the fabled Trojan Horse moment, when Odysseus and his army successfully invaded Troy by stowing themselves away in a large wooden horse.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
Wide, batwing-style sleeves won’t feel restrictive and, instead, act almost like a blanket, and the two deep front pockets are great for stowing extra belongings while hustling through the airport.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2024
There are door pockets that can accommodate water bottles and a center console compartment that’s good for stowing your smartphone.
—Alex Nishimoto, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2024
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Habib and others picked from the top of a stack of cardboard boxes packed earlier in the month, passing them through windows and stowing them in trunks.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Large walk-in closets are perfect for stowing ski gear.
—Liz Humphreys, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 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
The astronauts are stowing some final items inside their SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft Endeavour.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The December 2025 trailer shows the fabled Trojan Horse moment, when Odysseus and his army successfully invaded Troy by stowing themselves away in a large wooden horse.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
Wide, batwing-style sleeves won’t feel restrictive and, instead, act almost like a blanket, and the two deep front pockets are great for stowing extra belongings while hustling through the airport.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2024
There are door pockets that can accommodate water bottles and a center console compartment that’s good for stowing your smartphone.
—Alex Nishimoto, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stowing
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Clear bins on a bathroom vanity are ideal for daily-use items, which Wells suggests storing in the front, and extra or backup toiletries in the back.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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Hotor Travel Toiletry Bag Another must-have travel organizer belongs to the $10 Hotor Travel Toiletry Bag, which makes storing skincare, shampoo, makeup, and toothbrushes a breeze.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Anyone who already has a spring flight booked will want to snag these cropped leggings, which contain secret pockets for stashing AirPods, a passport, or other plane essentials.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
10 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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The basic things — paying the electric bill, going to the doctor, keeping a roof over your head — get more expensive every day, while wages stay rock-bottom and jobs get harder and harder to find.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The five preceding episodes depicted Louie’s worsening health, with Harden keeping a dignified smile on Louie’s face but also moving a little slower and admitting to more pain.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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