stash
verb (used with object)
to put by or away as for safekeeping or future use, usually in a secret place (usually followed byaway ).
stashing
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present participleof stash.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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I bring it home, use up some parts — maybe a wing, both thighs and a bit of rib meat — to make a few go-to recipes before stashing the chicken in my fridge.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026
At Navy Federal, Long is already seeing members stashing more money in checking accounts in preparation for covering costs.
From MarketWatch ● May 12, 2026
When he’s stashing the stolen paintings later in a farmhouse’s hayloft and accidentally knocks the ladder out from under him, the moment is amusing and appropriately metaphorical.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2025
Many protect themselves by stashing tens of billions of dollars abroad or hidden under mattresses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025
"And he's stashing it in a freezer inside the shed."
From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene
