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as in storing
to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability
stow the extra life jackets in the chest
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as in stashing
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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Wide, batwing-style sleeves won’t feel restrictive and, instead, act almost like a blanket, and the two deep front pockets are great for stowing extra belongings while hustling through the airport.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2024
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Stowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stowing. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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