STOW Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

stow

verb

ˈstō

Definition of stow

as in to store

to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability stow the extra life jackets in the chest

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as in to stash

to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place stowed candy bars, which were forbidden at the summer camp, under a board in the cabin's floor

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Recent Examples of stow With that in mind, the Topeast Weekender Bag is an excellent choice with its compact, lightweight design that fits perfectly under the airplane seat and has all the pockets needed to safely stow your phone in a pinch. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026 The secondary loft is reached by a removable ladder that's stowed in the living room ceiling when not in use. — Adam Williams july 17, New Atlas, 17 July 2026 In your outdoor room, use small furniture that can be folded up and stowed when not in use. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026 Whether stowed in a recipe tin, pasted in a book, or safely tucked away in a memory, family recipes are part of what makes cooking so special. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stow

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Older adults can also lose height and experience changes in where fat is stored.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Most teas can stay relatively potent for up to two years if they’re stored properly in an airtight container, away from sunlight and moisture, say Jamila and Alfonso Wright, co-founders of Brooklyn Tea.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of store

Verb

Accessed by some steps between the bathroom and bedroom, it's shown here furnished with a couple of single beds but could alternatively be used to stash belongings or as a kid's room or general hangout space.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
This cake is best the day after it’s made, so prep it the night before and stash it in the fridge.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of stash

Verb

In a rebuttal argument, prosecutor Marc DiGiacomo pointed to a scrapbook Davis kept containing articles about Shakur.

— Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Details of the contract have been mostly kept secret, as both companies said the agreement contained confidential business information.

— Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of keep

Verb

Responding to journalists' questions, Macron urged the United States not to hoard cutting-edge AI technologies for itself and stressed that countries must engage in global cooperation on AI regulation.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The adventures of Addison’s titular shilling include being hoarded, offered as a bribe, and sent as an insulting accompaniment to a letter disinheriting a son.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026

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