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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
Deck boxes are a smart storage solution for keeping garden tools, throw pillows, pool toys, and more outdoor essentials safely stowed.
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Clint Davis, People.com, 3 May 2025
The Flip gets its name from its defining physical feature—a flip-up lid that protects the lens and makes the camera easier to stow in a bag when closed.
—PC Magazine, 20 June 2025
Throughout the 1990s, dozens of people tried stowing in aircraft wheel wells, exposed to the cold air and low oxygen, for free international flights.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
Many models available with such platforms are low-step for easy access, and have a front basket to stow a modest amount of groceries.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2025
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Clint Davis, People.com, 3 May 2025
The Flip gets its name from its defining physical feature—a flip-up lid that protects the lens and makes the camera easier to stow in a bag when closed.
—PC Magazine, 20 June 2025
Throughout the 1990s, dozens of people tried stowing in aircraft wheel wells, exposed to the cold air and low oxygen, for free international flights.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
Many models available with such platforms are low-step for easy access, and have a front basket to stow a modest amount of groceries.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for stow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stow
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Artifacts and materials that were recovered during previous excavations of the area and stored in the Capitoline museum warehouses above have been brought down to the tunnels to be studied in their original context, D’Ambrosia says.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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Plus, the armrests are extra wide and can be used to hold drinks, and the chairs are weather-resistant, foldable, and easy to store.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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In this system, money is stashed away and can’t be used for anything else.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
18 July 2025
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Rather than hand it back, the president stashed it in the inside pocket of his suit jacket, drawing criticism from viewers.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
17 July 2025
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In their appeal, the federal government’s attorneys said the plaintiffs can keep representing kids through other funding, such as private donors or pro bono services.—
Nicol León,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Here's how to keep your pets safe Temps feel like 100-plus in weather forecast for Columbus, Cincinnati; Akron pushes 100 degrees In Cincinnati, the high temperature today, July 21, will reach 85 degrees, per the NWS forecast with the chance of showers or storms in the afternoon.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
22 July 2025
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This item is the classic green and purple towel players—including 2025 Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek—are known to hoard, adorned with the year of the tournament.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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There are no visible likes, comments or rage emojis for participants to hoard and chase.—
Aarushi Bhandari,
The Conversation,
14 July 2025
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The Netscape engineer would surf successive technology waves, accumulating equity stakes that India couldn't match.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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During his Michigan career, Wilson often feasted on slants and other in-breaking routes, while also accumulating a lot of yards after the catch.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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“Stow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stow. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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