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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
For longer-lasting effects, consider grating the soap a few weeks in advance, storing it in a paper bag in a cool, dry, and ventilated place before using it.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Avoid storing them in an airtight container.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Towers now known for storing grain and sowing hope.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The Dutch Cultural Heritage Agency currently oversees the collection, primarily storing the works or loaning them to museums and government buildings.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The government has set up a cold storage facility in the village of Ettivayal, where the cost of storing chiles is less expensive than in private facilities.
—Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
Plus, the kangaroo pocket also features a hidden sleeve for your phone for storing it securely.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors say Gonzalez-Chavac, who has already been deported to Guatemala, headed the gun ring and that Lopez assisted him, but that both young men were acquiring and storing guns in their homes.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
The restaurant did not have pH testing strips to test water used for storing in-use utensils.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Avoid storing them in an airtight container.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Towers now known for storing grain and sowing hope.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The Dutch Cultural Heritage Agency currently oversees the collection, primarily storing the works or loaning them to museums and government buildings.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The government has set up a cold storage facility in the village of Ettivayal, where the cost of storing chiles is less expensive than in private facilities.
—Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
Plus, the kangaroo pocket also features a hidden sleeve for your phone for storing it securely.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors say Gonzalez-Chavac, who has already been deported to Guatemala, headed the gun ring and that Lopez assisted him, but that both young men were acquiring and storing guns in their homes.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
The restaurant did not have pH testing strips to test water used for storing in-use utensils.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for storing
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The Eagles seem intent on keeping DeJean at nickel.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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But for the moment, with Russia and the military alliance at odds over Ukraine but not at war, pilots on both sides just watched and filmed each other — keeping their distance like wary tomcats with claws unsheathed, their missiles visible but not used.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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It’s made with the same buttery-soft fabric as the pique pants and features two hand pockets for stashing your everyday essentials.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
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Those with Pagán rostered may benefit from stashing Tony Santillan, just in case.—
Greg Jewett,
New York Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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This full-size option from Mercury Row offers an 8-inch under-bed clearance that’s a game changer for stowing out-of-season clothing and linens.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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Habib and others picked from the top of a stack of cardboard boxes packed earlier in the month, passing them through windows and stowing them in trunks.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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People are hoarding plastic bags, and factories face packaging shortages.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Many Millennials and Gen Zers expressly blame the Boomers for that, accusing them of hoarding wealth, jobs, and power.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2026
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Two Chakram engine prototypes completed eight successful hot-fire tests, accumulating more than 470 seconds of total run time without any discernible damage to the engine hardware, the company said.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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The researchers examined lithium trapped inside cracks and found no evidence that lithium was accumulating ahead of the dendrite tip.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Philadelphia Eagles drafted ninth, 10th, 13th, 21st, 22nd and 30th, collecting stalwarts such as nose tackle Jalen Carter, receiver DaVonta Smith and cornerback Quinyon Mitchell and defensive starters Jordan Davis and Nolan Smith.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Bringing the exhibition — and collecting habits — into the present are works by artists who are defining current trends in photography.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Storing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/storing. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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