as in stored
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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Keep your cords, chargers, and other digital essentials tidy and stored in this Bagsmart Tech Organizer Case — available in four colors and just $13.—
Sarah DiMuro,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026 -
No need to worry about fitting them in your personal item either, as most of their products can be easily stored in accompanying travel bags or deflated to take up less room.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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Wearing woolen garments that should have been stashed away weeks ago, many were also sporting trekking poles, binoculars and long-lens cameras.—
Ashley Stimpson,
Washington Post,
11 May 2026
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Remove insect nests from walls and rodent-proof outbuildings — bears naturally seek insect larvae such as ants, yellow jackets, wasps, or various seeds and nuts stashed by rodents.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
8 May 2026
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“Laid away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid%20away. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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