as in stored
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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Recent Examples of stashed
Some hoards represent political instability—a stash stashed away and never recovered.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
China stashed more than three times as much crude oil as the US in 2025, new data shows.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
There’s a private plunge pool, a yoga mat stashed in the dressing area, and direct beach access.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Pantry pests also can originate from behind wall voids where squirrels or rodents have stashed seeds and nuts, says Benson.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Then, to conceal the heist, apparently, the couple stashed the greasy plates behind decorative planters, the blog noted.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Traditionally with Lamborghini, this means composite panels that can be stashed in the car’s frunk.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 16 Apr. 2026
Because the kittens were stashed so high up, workers had no way to retrieve them by hand.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
In a search, an officer found $1,400 — the exact amount allegedly stolen during the robbery — and the pistol, which had been stashed beside a seat, according to court records.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
China stashed more than three times as much crude oil as the US in 2025, new data shows.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
There’s a private plunge pool, a yoga mat stashed in the dressing area, and direct beach access.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Pantry pests also can originate from behind wall voids where squirrels or rodents have stashed seeds and nuts, says Benson.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Then, to conceal the heist, apparently, the couple stashed the greasy plates behind decorative planters, the blog noted.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Traditionally with Lamborghini, this means composite panels that can be stashed in the car’s frunk.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 16 Apr. 2026
Because the kittens were stashed so high up, workers had no way to retrieve them by hand.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
In a search, an officer found $1,400 — the exact amount allegedly stolen during the robbery — and the pistol, which had been stashed beside a seat, according to court records.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stashed
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All of it is encrypted, and some of it could be stored by actors anticipating that current encryption methods may become less effective over time.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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When the effluent isn’t treated or is improperly stored, the chemicals can seep into groundwater and waterways, contaminating aquifers and rivers.—
Abraham Nunbogu,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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In another area, a mother and daughter, white with black spots, were saved from being hoarded and getting killed for meat.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Link and his team want to use the resources hoarded inside the bunker to help restart civilization in the outside world.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Stashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stashed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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