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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 stows The crew stows equipment and puts seats into place. —
Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026 Weighing less than most rooftop tents and taking up far less space than a camper, the simple, no-frills solution is always at the ready for a camping trip but stows completely out of the way for unencumbered everyday commuting and cargo hauling. —New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026 Inside, the padded sleeve stows everything from hydration systems to laptops. —Outside, 17 Nov. 2025
Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026 Weighing less than most rooftop tents and taking up far less space than a camper, the simple, no-frills solution is always at the ready for a camping trip but stows completely out of the way for unencumbered everyday commuting and cargo hauling. —New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026 Inside, the padded sleeve stows everything from hydration systems to laptops. —Outside, 17 Nov. 2025
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The sporty stripes add personality, while the durable outsole keeps them practical for full days of exploring.— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
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The Sheep Detectives star Brett Goldstein keeps it cool for the film's premiere in New York City on April 19.— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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One stashes them in a tomato paste box.— Rebecca Flint Marx, SELF, 20 Apr. 2026
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Christian pretends to fall so everyone looks at him, and then Devens stashes a fake idol wrapped in the real sheet from the BEBI.— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
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Because of record heat, much of the West has had exceptionally low levels of snow in the first few months of the year, which is usually how the region stores water for the summer.— Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
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Drought peaks earlier than normal Because of record heat, much of the West has had exceptionally low levels of snow in the first few months of the year, which is usually how the region stores water for the summer.— CBS News, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
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Afshar’s series is a portrait of a place where history accumulates.— Adam Pourahmadi, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
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For tougher buildup — the kind that accumulates over a full season — add a splash of white vinegar to the mix.— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
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Bathroom Refresh The bathroom collects moisture, soap scum and grime faster than almost any other room.— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
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Its core instrument, the Infrared Sounder, collects temperature profiles and humidity profiles.— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
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But Netflix, which hoards its user data like gold in Fort Knox, offers a larger lump sum upfront, with no residuals and no performance data released.— Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
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In Pottersville, one man hoards all the financial profits and political power.— Nora Gilbert, The Conversation, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Stows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/stows. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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