as in to store
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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as in installment plan
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Recent Examples of layaway
Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
Service fees were charged, but the layaway has been considered a better deal than using a credit card.
—David Moin, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
Tom Hyland, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2021
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Verb
There’s also a layaway plan for three-day tickets that begins at $100.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
Service fees were charged, but the layaway has been considered a better deal than using a credit card.
—David Moin, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
Noun
Yet, despite the tannins, Freisa is not a wine to lay away in most examples, but rather one that should be enjoyed early on, often chilled, with soups, seafood or lighter meats.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layaway
Verb
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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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This automatic feeder is specifically designed to store and schedule wet-food meals using what's essentially a mini-fridge.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Data from analytics firm Consumer Intelligence Research Partners indicates that 55% of phone buyers in the US – including those who purchase flip phones and basic mobile phones – purchase their device through installment plans like these.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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The installment plan offers several monthly payment options for customers to choose from.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Verb
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In this system, money is stashed away and can’t be used for anything else.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
18 July 2025
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Rather than hand it back, the president stashed it in the inside pocket of his suit jacket, drawing criticism from viewers.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Export/import and credit data release was stronger than expected.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The tax break, which provides a $7,500 for new EVs and a $4,000 credit for used EVs, is credited with helping make electric vehicles more affordable for many buyers.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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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
Verb
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Rose picked up well over five strokes on the field on the greens, leading the field in strokes gained putting by a wide margin.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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While a few noted that the croissant had decent flavor, most were off-put by the lack of color and dough-like texture.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
15 Dec. 2024
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“Layaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layaway. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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