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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
The convertible roof stows in about 10 seconds, at speeds up to 30 mph, and with nothing between you and the elements, launching the vehicle full-bore from a stop is extremely gratifying.
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Nick Czap, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
The device would need to be constructed discreetly and stowed or delivered equally discreetly.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
There are also more practical finds to shop, including a multi-outlet surge protector for high tech traffic areas of the house, and a handy Christmas tree storage bag to safely stow your most important decoration of the season.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
The plan was to place the ship over the wreck site and use the pipe string to lower a giant claw that would grab the wreck and then haul it back to the ship, where it would be stowed and returned to land – all without being seen by any prying eyes in the vicinity at any point in the operation.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2025
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Nick Czap, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
The device would need to be constructed discreetly and stowed or delivered equally discreetly.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
There are also more practical finds to shop, including a multi-outlet surge protector for high tech traffic areas of the house, and a handy Christmas tree storage bag to safely stow your most important decoration of the season.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
The plan was to place the ship over the wreck site and use the pipe string to lower a giant claw that would grab the wreck and then haul it back to the ship, where it would be stowed and returned to land – all without being seen by any prying eyes in the vicinity at any point in the operation.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stow
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Iron Mountain’s mine that stores government retirement records was ripped as an example of inefficiency by Musk during a visit to the Oval Office.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2025
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Steiger suggests the fact that duvet covers can be stored more compactly than comforters might be contributing to their popularity in urban areas, where smaller living spaces often mean less storage area.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2025
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First, there’s gear, or technology—the gadgets and doodads that must stash in your carryon alongside a laptop and cellphone.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2025
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My mom stashed everyone’s documents in her safe place underneath the mattress.—
Araceli Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2025
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And America faces a housing conundrum: Mortgage rates aren’t falling and home prices are expected to keep rising as Trump, a billionaire property developer, has launched new tariffs and mass deportations that could boost the cost of materials and labor.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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Rubber toe caps are an integral part of the safety features of these shoes, while ultra-durable heel collars also promise to keep your feet in place while keeping debris out.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
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Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led investigations into Trump's actions, has similarly stated that politics played no role in the decisions of his team, which charged Trump with illegally hoarding classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate and conspiring to overturn the 2020 election results.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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He was indicted on dozens of felony counts accusing him of illegally hoarding classified records — including nuclear secrets — and obstructing FBI efforts to get them back.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Yes, those picks are great, and Dubas has done a fine job of accumulating them.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The problem, Haynes said, is that the snow is not accumulating in abundance.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Stow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stow. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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