Synonyms for

Storing

Verb / ˈstɔ:rɪŋ / Another word for storing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of keeping or accumulating something for future use.

Synonyms & similar words

putin stackaway hiveaway stashaway layin store saltaway keeping stockpiling hoarding collecting gathering amassing accumulating saving stocking maintaining preserving conserving retaining holding housing stashing warehousing depositing stockingpile

Synonyms by register

Formal

retaining preserving accumulating hoarding

Informal

keeping stockpiling stashing saving up

Literary

treasuring amassing warehousing

Antonyms

releasing emptying dispensing using spending giving

Common collocations

  • storing data
  • storing food
  • storing energy
  • storing information
  • storing goods
  • storing memories
  • storing valuables

Word family

noun storage
verb store
adjective storable

Usage note

The word 'storing' often implies keeping something for future use. It can be used in both physical and abstract contexts, such as storing items or storing information.

Example sentences

  1. I am storing my winter clothes in the attic.
  2. I am storing food in the pantry for the winter.
  3. I am storing my books on the bookshelf.
  4. I am storing my toys in the toy chest.
  5. I am storing my tools in the garage.

Quotes

  • "The art of living easily as to money is to pitch your scale of living one degree below your means." - Sir Henry Taylor
  • "Storing knowledge is important, but knowing how to use it is key." - Unknown
  • "Storing memories is like keeping a library of the past." - Unknown

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