lay in

verb

Definition of lay innext
as in to store
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place be sure to lay in enough food for the long Alaska winter

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Recent Examples of lay in Perhaps the answer lay in what Harris did say. — Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026 But Head’s true genius—and that of his character—lay in quietly filling in the gaps in every scene, working with his fellow castmates to weave a complete tapestry. — ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026 Just a few feet in front of her, Fiji’s body laid in a silver casket surrounded by white flowers. — Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 6 June 2026 On Saturday morning, those hopes lay in tatters. — James Pearce, New York Times, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lay in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lay in
  1. store
  2. stash
  3. lay up
Verb
  • In addition, the tritium is far safer compared to historical alternatives because beta particles cannot penetrate human skin, and the gas is securely stored in the form of a solid metal hydride foil, eliminating the danger of leakage or explosion.
    — David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
  • Big batteries, which store energy when the sun isn’t shining and wind isn’t blowing, are fixing renewables’ intermittency issues.
    — Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of store
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  • Marquis says Kidd also stashed valuables elsewhere, including Connecticut and Rhode Island.
    — Eric Shawn, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Plus, the slash pockets add a utilitarian touch for sightseeing and are perfect for stashing small travel items.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
Definition of stash
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  • Mayflies lay up to 10,000 eggs in the water, and their nymphs can't survive in water that is polluted.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
  • Female wasps can lay up to 200 eggs a day as long as a host insect is available.
    — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 19 June 2026
Definition of lay up

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lay hold of
lay in
laying
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“Lay in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lay%20in. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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