stashing 1 of 2

as in hiding
the placing of something out of sight the stashing of the title to the house in a strongbox that wasn't fireproof was foolish

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stashing

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verb

present participle of stash

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Recent Examples of stashing
Noun
To maximize space and effortlessly declutter, the top swivels open to reveal a roomy 35-inch compartment perfect for stashing throws, books, and games. — Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026 Researchers believe some kind of ritual marked this massive deposit, as the feasting and decorative objects might correspond to an event that might have propelled the stashing away of these astonishing artifacts, as per Heritage Daily. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026 The Rams have 10 picks in this year’s draft, and that’s too many for any team, but especially one that has been drafting and stashing players after the first round for a few years. — Nate Atkins, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026 Their sleek silhouette, flexible design, and shorter style make these boots perfect for wearing on travel days or stashing in your suitcase. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
The behaviors run the full range, from tiny tweaks like stashing the phone across the room, killing pointless notifications and blocking off screen-free stretches, all the way to full-day commitments to unplug. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026 While the reason the coins were stored remains a mystery, museum officials told AP that historical records point to a Roman soldier stashing his savings. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026 That role is worth stashing before the hierarchy becomes obvious. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 Its two large outer patch pockets are useful for stashing items on the go, while its large internal zipped pocket could safely store a laptop. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026 Sticky Outdoor Toys Instead of stashing dirty or damaged outdoor toys back on the shelf, go through every item and carefully inspect it, discarding any broken or torn toys and giving dirty ones a good deep clean. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026 There is no question that Cruz, a fifth-round rookie, is a big-time athlete for his size, and a lesser team would have no problem stashing the lineman on the bottom of its roster for development. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Unlike the Spanx AirEssentials style, these pants feature side slant pockets ideal for stashing your phone, keys, and sunglasses on long travel days. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026 Multiple internal and external compartments keep you ultra-organized; and there’s a dedicated laptop pocket for stashing your computer. — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stashing
Noun
  • The Maduro government responded with a violent crackdown against dissidents who protested the official results, forcing Machado and dozens of opposition leaders to go into hiding.
    — Clyburn Saint John, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Former Prince Andrew has essentially gone into hiding since he was arrested for suspicion of misconduct in public office.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Pentagon is informing more than 2 million current and former military members that their personnel records storing sensitive personal information were stolen over a monthslong compromise of one of its networks.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The facility would include data centers and some 456 small nuclear reactors, along with a facility to produce nuclear fuel and others for storing nuclear waste, according to a proposal from the company to federal regulators.
    — Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Simple structural improvements, like a formal orientation for new members are neglected while leadership prioritizes hoarding power over party building.
    — Caitlin Ogden, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Authorities from the Inland Valley Humane Society and Upland Animal Control rescued hundreds of cats in an animal-hoarding case tied to a Southern California nonprofit.
    — Rina Nakano, CBS News, 22 Sep. 2026

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“Stashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stashing. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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