laid away

past tense of lay away

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for laid away
Verb
  • We, in collaboration with our partners, store and/or access information on a user's device, including but not limited to IP addresses, unique identifiers, and browsing data stored in cookies, in order to process personal data.
    Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Food was stored directly on the walk-in cooler floor.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Dale, who was closeted at the time of his death, leaves behind notes stashed inside his treasured first-edition books hinting that his wife (Jeanne Tripplehorn) may have had something to do with his ostensible suicide.
    Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
  • How much to put away for emergencies Generally, financial advisors recommend having three to six months’ worth of expenses stashed in a savings account for emergencies.
    Natalie Wu, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The home was hoarded, covered in refuse and infested with insects.
    Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 23 Sep. 2025
  • In 1907, banks hoarded cash, freezing credit and forcing fire sales.
    Steve Booren, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
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“Laid away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid%20away. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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