as in stored
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
an eating disorder that would impel her to lay up candy bars in her closet for all-night food binges
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In 2023, the company agreed to pay a fine to the Environmental Protection Agency over how its facility in Altoona, Iowa, managed chemical risk posed by the more than 10,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia stored on site.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026 -
Unlike its counterpart, nuclear fission, fusion energy does not produce large amounts of radioactive waste that need to be stored safely.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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Cosmetics That tube of lipstick stashed in your glove compartment won’t stand a chance against summer’s heat.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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The Padres acquired Will Wagner from the Blue Jays at last year’s deadline, stashed him for three weeks at Triple-A El Paso and then used him rather sparingly in the majors.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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“Laid up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid%20up. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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