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 lay away
Tom Hyland, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2021
Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
Adopted from South Korea as a baby, she was raised lovingly by parents who did their best, recalling a home where household goods were often purchased on layaway.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Verb
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
Noun
There is also a layaway plan for single-day general admission tickets that starts at $50.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
Adopted from South Korea as a baby, she was raised lovingly by parents who did their best, recalling a home where household goods were often purchased on layaway.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lay away
Verb
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The students were trained on industrial sewing machines, blind hemming and retail-specific alteration techniques aligned with Nordstrom standards, pairing technical instruction with customer-service principles tailored to store environments.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
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However, the majority of these solutions are bulky, complex, expensive, or inefficient in storing and converting energy.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2026
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In February 2009, former Diamondbacks CEO Jeff Moorad became the Padres’ CEO and presumptive team owner after majority owner John Moores agreed to a three-year installment plan to transfer control of the club.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
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The company introduced installment plans, letting customers pay for sewing machines over time.—
Paula de la Cruz,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Prep a batch and stash it in the fridge for up to three days for easy grab-and-go breakfasts.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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Another 13% anticipate stashing the money in savings.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Investors are increasingly scrutinizing the sectors that private credit has leaned on most heavily in recent years, particularly enterprise software.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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The post-credits scene in the finale reveals that Maekar did not give Egg permission to squire Dunk, something that isn’t made explicit in the novella.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Part of her genius lay in the ability to discover meaning where no one else imagined it could be found.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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Two days after the killings, a body still lay in blood on Thursday.—
Pelumi Salako,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Texas Christian University Horned Frogs forward Marta Suárez (7) lays up a first half shot against the Houston Cougars during the first half at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, February 4, 2026.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The only time the Fitzgerald made it to its homeport of Milwaukee was when the ship was laid up during the 1959 steel strike, from June to October.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Flip the script and set up an entryway for staying put by placing a comfy daybed by the door.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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Shares jumped nearly 9% on the news Friday and traded roughly 2½ times the average daily options volume, with calls outpacing puts by well over 4:1.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
21 July 2025
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“Lay away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lay%20away. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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