STASHING Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

stashing 1 of 2

noun

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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verb

present participle of stash

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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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 Grab this under-$44 rolling cart made for stashing and organizing pantry goods, produce, and more. — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 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

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 There’s a generous central compartment for stashing medium-sized notebooks and planners, a Kindle, your phone, and more. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 Perfect for stashing in lunch boxes, the convenient squeezable pouches help keep messes to a minimum. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026 Convert it into a mini bar by stashing liquor in the side cabinets, glasses in the center, and cocktail napkins in the top two drawers. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026

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Mundubile, who rejected the election result as neither free nor fair, had been in hiding since security forces raided his Lusaka home during the election period.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026
The big storyline in the silos involves Bernard coming out of hiding to surrender himself to Camille.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

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Smoke rises from a fire at a large warehouse storing car tires and wheels following a Russian strike in the Bucha district on August 29, 2026 in Kyiv, Ukraine.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Experts say the realities of construction –– blasting through rock with dynamite, pouring concrete into natural landforms and storing water in reservoirs –– could have unintended effects.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026

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After dozens of dogs and cats were rescued from a hoarding situation in a home in Merrillville, Indiana, in the aftermath of severe storm damage, some of them are now available for adoption.

— Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Paige O’Donnell, 62, was arrested following an animal-hoarding investigation at her home.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

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