STORING Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

storing

verb

present participle of store

as in keeping

to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability we decided to store the lawn mower in the shed instead of the garage

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as in stashing

to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place squirrels commonly store nuts in the hollows of trees and other places to prepare for the winter

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Recent Examples of storing 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 The backpack is also designed with a padded laptop sleeve, several pockets, and a detachable pouch for storing valuables or toiletries. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026 Avoid storing potatoes near onions, which release gases that can accelerate sprouting and spoilage. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026 Recent strikes have damaged numerous warehouses across Kyiv and the wider region, including facilities storing books, food and other consumer goods. — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Spread the breadcrumbs onto a baking sheet or large plate to cool completely before storing. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 The best cosmetic bags make storing your makeup and skin care products simple, clean, and efficient. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2026 The team used this to look specifically at engram synapses, specialized synaptic connections between memory-storing neurons. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2026

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The show is leaning into its strengths, dialing up the madcap comedy and overlapping dialogue while keeping the story lines rooted in recognizable rites of passage for young people.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
The approach could provide a more repeatable way to adapt navigation systems across different robots and environments, while keeping human oversight for important development and safety decisions.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of keeping

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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

Definition of stashing

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If that isn't good enough, buyers can opt for an Internal Waterproof Gear Vault bag for more securely stowing gotta-stay-dry items such as electronics.

— Ben Coxworth July 03, New Atlas, 3 July 2026
Passengers would also be prohibited from stowing them out of sight in overhead bins, per the memo.

— Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026

Definition of stowing

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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

Definition of hoarding

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The continent is releasing higher levels of mercury into the ocean and marine ecosystem because of climate change, and the toxic metal is accumulating in the region’s wildlife, causing health problems in the food chain.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 25 Aug. 2026
This policy may be funded over a period aligned with the mortgage term, while accumulating cash value.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of accumulating

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Before Monday, Eldridge had played first base in each of the Giants’ last 11 games, committing just one error and collecting nine assists.

— Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
The center of excellence focused on institutionalizing best practices, training service members and collecting data on civilian harm.

— Megan Rose, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026

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