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verb

Definition of lay awaynext
as in to store
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place the weather forecast warned of a severe storm, so we laid away a generous supply of bottled water and canned food just in case

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layaway

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noun

as in installment plan

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Recent Examples of lay away
Verb
Yet, despite the tannins, Freisa is not a wine to lay away in most examples, but rather one that should be enjoyed early on, often chilled, with soups, seafood or lighter meats. — Tom Hyland, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2021
Noun
The foundation has also eased seasonal burdens by covering holiday layaway balances for 515 military families. — CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026 Others are stealthily looking for deals, sales, using layaway options and trading brand preferences for affordability. — Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lay away
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lay away
  1. store
  2. installment plan
  3. stash
  4. credit
  5. lay in
  6. lay up
  7. put by
Verb
  • Industrial-grade potassium cyanide was stored casually in a bucket under the eaves and could be obtained without any difficulty.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The hearing followed Paul’s release of Fauci’s diary entries, which were stored on a government server.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of store
Noun
  • Both companies assist with services like Offers in Compromise, installment plans, and audit representation for those owing at least $10,000.
    — Adam Palasciano, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • Apple Card Monthly Installments includes 3% Daily Cash up front and isn't tied to a carrier installment plan.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of installment plan
Verb
  • Other common features include patch pockets into which items can easily be stashed away and retrieved, and softer constructions that typically do away with paddings, linings and sometimes leave the jacket completely unstructured.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
  • This one stashes easily in a bag, adds a warming layer while in flight, can be worn as a scarf, and adds a dressy element to even casual looks.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of stash
Noun
  • The guide, released Monday, creates a framework for approving projects under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which allows countries to trade emission reduction credits to help meet global climate targets.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • To his credit, Joe wastes no time organizing the swim platform and coordinating that afternoon’s excursion.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of credit
Verb
  • The walls of Jerusalem lay in ruins – broken down, exposed, and vulnerable.
    — Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026
  • The victim lay in a pool of his own blood for more than two hours before being found by another deputy.
    — Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of lay in
Verb
  • Mayflies lay up to 10,000 eggs in the water, and their nymphs can't survive in water that is polluted.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
  • Female wasps can lay up to 200 eggs a day as long as a host insect is available.
    — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 19 June 2026
Definition of lay up
Verb
  • Call volumes doubled puts in back-to-back sessions Friday and Monday, with almost three times as many calls bought versus puts by midday Monday, according to data from ThinkOrSwim.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • This tidal locking, simply put by the University of Hawaii at Manoa, is the result of the gravitational effect of the Earth on the Moon.
    — Ray Petelin, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
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