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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
Rinse thoroughly under cool running water, then dry before storing or using the vegetables.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
5 July 2026
Furthermore, the National Onion Association advises against storing onions with potatoes (onions emit ethylene gas, which will cause potatoes to ripen) or other produce that releases moisture and storing them in plastic bags.
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Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
This clears out a large garage floor for storing all kinds of gear and cargo.
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New Atlas,
3 July 2026
Entryway shelves and hooks are perfect for storing outdoor gear.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Propst said residents were covering windows with plywood and storing gasoline because there were long lines at gas stations for weeks after Sinlaku.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Google stopped storing location data on its servers in 2023 and leaves the information on individual phones now.
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Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Roden said program staff typically hear about parents storing firearms in a box at the top of a closet or under the bed, or in a nightstand drawer or under a pillow.
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Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
The zipper closure keeps belongings protected, and there’s also a zippered pocket for storing additional essentials.
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Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
5 July 2026
Furthermore, the National Onion Association advises against storing onions with potatoes (onions emit ethylene gas, which will cause potatoes to ripen) or other produce that releases moisture and storing them in plastic bags.
—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
This clears out a large garage floor for storing all kinds of gear and cargo.
—
New Atlas,
3 July 2026
Entryway shelves and hooks are perfect for storing outdoor gear.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Propst said residents were covering windows with plywood and storing gasoline because there were long lines at gas stations for weeks after Sinlaku.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Google stopped storing location data on its servers in 2023 and leaves the information on individual phones now.
—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Roden said program staff typically hear about parents storing firearms in a box at the top of a closet or under the bed, or in a nightstand drawer or under a pillow.
—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
The zipper closure keeps belongings protected, and there’s also a zippered pocket for storing additional essentials.
—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for storing
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Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions.
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Fostering discovery through those niche groups will likely prove essential to keeping the spirit of cinema alive.
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Plus, the slash pockets add a utilitarian touch for sightseeing and are perfect for stashing small travel items.
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There’s a clear PVC pocket for stashing liquid items, and a separate toothbrush tab.
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Passengers would also be prohibited from stowing them out of sight in overhead bins, per the memo.
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To combat a cold work environment, fashion designer Ramy Brook suggests stowing a jacket behind your chair.
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Europe often moves the other way, hoarding labor through downturns, and analysts count that instinct among the reasons its productivity has recently stalled.
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But now that someone is hoarding spoons, things are officially a disaster.
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More women are inheriting wealth, accumulating it earlier and making investment decisions independently.
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And while the images of crowded fountains and shuttered schools dominate the headlines, the economic damage is already accumulating in ways most employers and policymakers have barely begun to reckon with.
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At donation centers across Miami-Dade County, members of the Venezuelan community are collecting supplies for victims while anxiously waiting for news from home.
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The government argued both that Chatrie had tacitly agreed to Google collecting the information and that Chatrie had no reasonable expectation of privacy in third-party Google’s records.
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“Storing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/storing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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