
Stash
Quick Action
Used to describe a rapid motion to hide something, often to avoid detection.

As soon as she entered, he stashed the gift behind a pillow.
Stealth Required
Implies secrecy and discretion when hiding the object.

He silently stashed the note under the mat.
Secrecy Context
Often used in contexts where something is being hidden for a secretive or suspicious reason.

She stashed the evidence before the police arrived.
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AccumulateAmassCacheConserveGatherHoardKeepPreserveStore
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