storing

verb

present participle of store
1
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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2
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 Decades later, the government was still buying surplus cheese and storing it in vast underground caves in Missouri, Wisconsin, and Kansas, warehouses cool enough to hold the cheese for years without spoiling. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 By that decade, governments were storing personal information on computers for purposes like keeping track of tax payments and providing benefits to veterans. — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 Store Craft Supplies Keep beads, paint brushes, and other craft supplies organized by storing them in their own upcycled candle jars with a small label if desired. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026 The growth of dedicated LDES manufacturing suggests battery companies are now preparing for a market where storing electricity for longer periods could become just as important as generating it. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026 Electrical Safety Concerns Another risk that comes from storing items on top of your dryer pertains to your electrical work. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 At one presentation, two researchers from Kumio revealed that 39 parental monitoring apps—serving more than 36 million children—were storing sensitive data on a single, insecure server. — Kim Key, PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2026 Easy-to-assemble with no tools needed, easy-to-use, and easy-to-clean, plus the box is made specifically for storing the lazy Susan turntable quickly and easily after meals. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 Kyiv has accused the e-commerce giant — which employs thousands of people and has become a key part of the economy — of storing drone parts and helping the Russian army. — CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for storing
  1. keeping
  2. stashing
  3. stowing
  4. hoarding
  5. accumulating
  6. collecting
Verb
  • And that doesn’t count other Navy demands on the carrier fleet, like exercises with allies or keeping a presence in the Indo-Pacific, Parker said.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • His machines cut six acres a day, continuously keeping South Farms’ lawns neat.
    — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of keeping
Verb
  • Perfect for stashing in lunch boxes, the convenient squeezable pouches help keep messes to a minimum.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
  • There’s even a shoulder-strap sleeve for stashing small items like lip balm.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026
Definition of stashing
Verb
  • If that isn't good enough, buyers can opt for an Internal Waterproof Gear Vault bag for more securely stowing gotta-stay-dry items such as electronics.
    — Ben Coxworth July 03, New Atlas, 3 July 2026
  • Passengers would also be prohibited from stowing them out of sight in overhead bins, per the memo.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
Definition of stowing
Verb
  • Los Angeles sued its longtime fundraising partner in 2024, accusing GLAZA of breaching agreements and hoarding zoo data and funds.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • Retirement savers are hoarding cash Retirement savers also reported keeping a sizeable share of their savings in cash, a choice that bespeaks mistrust in financial markets.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Definition of hoarding
Verb
  • But foodborne illnesses from other outbreaks are accumulating quickly, too.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The sales mark a sharp shift for a company whose strategy has long centered on accumulating—not selling—Bitcoin.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of accumulating
Verb
  • Medical providers are collecting larger shares of what patients might owe at a time when rising deductibles mean patients are owing more for care.
    — Julie Appleby, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • In Bogotá, Red Cross facilities were collecting aid that was being transported with support from the Colombian Aerospace Force.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of collecting

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