1
as in to discard
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
a politician who had laid by his principles years ago
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2
as in to store
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
ever since the last hurricane caught them unprepared, they have laid by emergency supplies
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lay by
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Spanning over three decades, Syed’s work features discarded, everyday materials that are then woven into striking pieces.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025 -
The bill also discards the education requirement so the governor could appoint a Secretary of Education with no education experience.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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However, storing and releasing energy day after day causes inevitable wear and tear.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 July 2025
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The friend stored the documents in their attic, but the debtor died before retrieving them.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 July 2025
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The bout of storms comes after torrential rainfall Tuesday night dumped nearly 5.5 inches of rain within 90 minutes, prompting reports of flooding in basements and viaducts on the city’s West Side.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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The sand, pre-washed and compacted upon arrival, was dumped into an 18-inch wooden frame, with elements such as hospitality added to help remove debris from the air.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Where are annual cicadas found in NC? Cicadas begin life as eggs laid in twigs and usually stay near their birthplace as juveniles, Hayes said.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
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Eggs are laid in the fall and hatch the following spring.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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Saks then lined up $350 million in new financing in May only to ditch that in favor of $600 million in financing last month from a group of bondholders jockeying for a better position in the capital structure.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
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So do yourself a favor and ditch the heavy layers this summer.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 July 2025
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There’s even an opening in the back for cord management, making this an ideal place to stash your home’s unsightly Wi-Fi equipment.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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Each piece, from pipes to bubblers to stash jars, is handmade in Chile.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Vulnerability The goal of storytelling and advocacy is not to unload, but to provide a window into their experience.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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This year for the first time, the older boys loaded and unloaded the van.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Considering a mature colony can include up to 400,000 worker ants, a queen can lay up to 1,000 eggs a day, and that there can be several colonies per acre of land, fire ants can sometimes seem like the perfect pest.—
Gareth McGrath,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Females can lay up to 100 eggs during a lifetime, which hatch in three to six weeks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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