SQUIRRELED (AWAY) Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

squirreled (away)

verb

variants or squirrelled (away)

past tense of squirrel (away)

as in stored

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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Koloski-Ostrow cites one ancient account of an intrepid octopus, which climbed out of a toilet to devour fish stored in the household pantry.

— Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
Perfect for home, travel, or on-the-go feeding, these Ready to Serve and Mess-Free recipes can be stored in the pantry and offer the advantages of premium nutrition while fitting seamlessly into busy households.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

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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
There’s a jaw-dropping amount of Chamberlain sculpture stashed away there.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026

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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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