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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as in storing
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
stashed the extra antifreeze in the trunk of the car
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Recent Examples of stashing
Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy On the way there, stashing your dry and clean skis in your car isn’t such a big deal.
—Cameron Martindell, Outside, 3 Jan. 2026
The space-saving benefits of over-the-door organization are well trodden, from hanging towels in a bathroom to stashing raincoats in an entryway.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2025
Storage solutions like this five-cube bookshelf and these stackable storage bags work well for stashing new cookbooks or holding seasonal decor and clothes for next season.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
The wide-leg lounge pants have side pockets and big cargo pockets that are cute and functional for stashing small essentials.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
Taylor is worth stashing on rosters, but this may be one to look elsewhere.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
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This one is so easy to wear, with functional pockets for stashing all your travel essentials.
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Officers are going into hiding or preparing to flee.—
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Parents are under no obligation to explain the rules of this beanbag-and-brick-hiding game to us.—
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There’s also a secret pocket in the waistband for storing small slender items like credit cards or an ID.—
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Marvel has publicly acknowledged that the studio's productions often scan actors' bodies, though the scans are generally only used for visual effects purposes rather than storing actors' likenesses for future projects.—
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Even if your neighbor is hoarding, is the issue with mice building-wide?—
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The federal government issues broad, one-size-fits-all guidance, while too often hoarding or delaying data that could make an immediate difference for state and local leaders.—
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“Stashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stashing. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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