1
as in to inter
to place (a dead body) in the earth, a tomb, or the sea
the naval authorities put away the body yesterday
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2
as in to assassinate
to put to death deliberately
after a hit man had put away her husband, she'd be free to marry her lover
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3
as in to eat
to take in as food
can easily put away an entire bowl of popcorn at a single sitting
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Recent Examples of put away
When holiday lights are put away, nature’s displays are here to stay.
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Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 24 Dec. 2025
But Steve returns the uniform to its drawer, an apt metaphor to putting away his hero-ing duties, and picks up a bouncing new baby as the camera pans around to reveal Evans' face.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Dec. 2025
Detroit then closed with an 11-2 run to put away the game.
—CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Dresses are one of the most versatile pieces to keep in your winter wardrobe rotation, even after your favorite sundresses are put away for the season.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
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Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 24 Dec. 2025
But Steve returns the uniform to its drawer, an apt metaphor to putting away his hero-ing duties, and picks up a bouncing new baby as the camera pans around to reveal Evans' face.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Dec. 2025
Detroit then closed with an 11-2 run to put away the game.
—CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Dresses are one of the most versatile pieces to keep in your winter wardrobe rotation, even after your favorite sundresses are put away for the season.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put away
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So, after the temple is remediated, the prayer books and what’s left of their pages will be collected, commemorated with a funeral and interred, Shemper said.—
Jason Carroll,
CNN Money,
18 Jan. 2026
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The Etruscans often interred their deceased in necropolises, which is where the Sapienza University team recovered 30 teeth from 10 individuals who died during the 7th and 6th centuries.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 Jan. 2026
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The protests are only the latest problem facing Khamenei’s regime, which had much of its leadership assassinated by Israel during a twelve-day war last June.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
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Venezuelan authorities accused both men of plotting to destabilize the government and assassinate Maduro, allegations denied by Spanish officials and civil organizations, which said the two were traveling for tourism.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Iyo went for the Over the Moonsault but ate Roxy’s feet.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Another idea is that the rhythm causes brief fluctuations in alertness, allowing sleeping animals to periodically check their surroundings and reduce the risk of being eaten.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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Given one final chance to tie, Mazzulla sent Gonzalez back in as a late sub, and the 19-year-old buried one from the left corner to force a second OT.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Tourists are urged to lock up their food and trash, and anglers instructed to bury any bait that may attract scavengers.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Thirty-seven years after her death, Robert Atrops was found guilty of murdering Debe Atrops.—
Sarah Prior,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Justin Mesael Novoa, 21, was charged with making threatening interstate communications, including threats to assault or murder a federal law enforcement officer, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Not all data centers are water cooled but those that are can consume as much as 5 million gallons a day, the same as a town with a population of 25,000 people.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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These wines were shipped to other continents and consumed in royal courts.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Monday is a chance to slay some of their infamous medal round demons.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Stranger Things slayed at helping revive Eighties culture and music throughout its run, especially with its song choices.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
5 Jan. 2026
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Now, Braddy's case is back in court, with a jury once again weighing whether he should be executed.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rodarte, while executing a search warrant at an Olivehurst home the morning of March 26, was killed by a single gunshot, which authorities said was fired by Rick David Oliver.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Put away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20away. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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