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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
Passengers would also be prohibited from stowing them out of sight in overhead bins, per the memo.
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Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
To combat a cold work environment, fashion designer Ramy Brook suggests stowing a jacket behind your chair.
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Julia Guerra,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Just-In-Case Things There is some logic to stowing things away for a rainy day or preparing for future events.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
The crew spent the next few hours stowing 10 days’ worth of gear and tools, securing all loose objects to ensure that nothing would fly free during the violent shaking and the increase in gravity that would mark the capsule’s entry into the atmosphere.
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Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 Apr. 2026
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.
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Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
Large walk-in closets are perfect for stowing ski gear.
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Liz Humphreys,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Feb. 2026
The astronauts are stowing some final items inside their SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft Endeavour.
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Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
To combat a cold work environment, fashion designer Ramy Brook suggests stowing a jacket behind your chair.
—
Julia Guerra,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Just-In-Case Things There is some logic to stowing things away for a rainy day or preparing for future events.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
The crew spent the next few hours stowing 10 days’ worth of gear and tools, securing all loose objects to ensure that nothing would fly free during the violent shaking and the increase in gravity that would mark the capsule’s entry into the atmosphere.
—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 Apr. 2026
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.
—
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
The astronauts are stowing some final items inside their SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft Endeavour.
—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stowing
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Google stopped storing location data on its servers in 2023 and leaves the information on individual phones now.
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Protect leather shoes and handbags by storing them in airtight containers with the silica gel pouches they are packaged with.
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Plus, the slash pockets add a utilitarian touch for sightseeing and are perfect for stashing small travel items.
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There’s a clear PVC pocket for stashing liquid items, and a separate toothbrush tab.
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Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions.
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Fostering discovery through those niche groups will likely prove essential to keeping the spirit of cinema alive.
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“Stowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stowing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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