SQUIRREL AWAY Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

squirrel (away)

verb

Definition of squirrel (away)

as in to store

to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place squirreled the information away for future reference

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The panels store within the roof rails when driving but expand at camp to deliver up to 600 watts of charging while doubling as an awning, saving space and weight as compared to separate awning and charging systems.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Their discovery drew immediate scrutiny of the owners of the funeral home, who previously operated a south suburban crematory that was shut down in March 2025 after the remains of more than 100 bodies were found improperly stored there.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of store

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Shoes have a reputation for being clunky and not ideal for packing, but these lightweight, flexible flats can be stashed in a carry-on or weekender bag with no trouble.

— Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
August has been a solid month for stocks, but investors hoping to stash some cash in the fall can still be paid well for using certificates of deposit.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of stash

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More than twice as many Palantir calls traded than puts by volume Monday, with traders buying 56,000 calls and fewer than 25,000 puts, according to ThinkOrSwim data.

— Oliver Renick, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
This tidal locking, simply put by the University of Hawaii at Manoa, is the result of the gravitational effect of the Earth on the Moon.

— Ray Petelin, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026

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