1
as in dumping
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
a politician who had laid by his principles years ago
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2
as in storing
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
ever since the last hurricane caught them unprepared, they have laid by emergency supplies
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laying by
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Some universities are now dumping buyout funds at discounts following years of poor returns, while public stocks have outperformed the asset class.—
Phil Serafino,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026 -
As a major winter storm began dumping snow across the Baltimore area early Sunday, several hundred employees at Sinai Hospital stayed to keep the hospital running and patients cared for.—
Josh Davis,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
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There’s also a secret pocket in the waistband for storing small slender items like credit cards or an ID.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Marvel has publicly acknowledged that the studio's productions often scan actors' bodies, though the scans are generally only used for visual effects purposes rather than storing actors' likenesses for future projects.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Even listening to a favorite song and dancing around the kitchen while unloading the dishwasher can become a beloved family ritual—just think about what brings your family joy, and go from there.—
Erica Jackson Curran,
Parents,
11 Jan. 2026
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State officials said the flatbed was owned by J and A Towing, a business in Belding, Michigan, and that Greenville Steel was not involved in unloading the forklift.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Drain, discarding the soaking liquid.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Add pork, discarding the excess sauce.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
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From delving into textile heritage in India to learning about sustainable design in Copenhagen, here are sought-after trips stylists are offering—and why travelers are ditching classic destinations for further afield.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The couple went head-to-head at the National Curling Academy in Stirling, with Kate ditching her blue tartan coat and heeled boots for a black turtleneck and flat black boots to participate in the sport.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps most importantly, the pants have pockets for stashing your earbuds, passport, boarding pass, and phone.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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They’re equipped with a wide, smoothing waistband, a back drop-in pocket for stashing your cards or keys, and seamless legs for a streamlined look.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Wynn ended up getting an open look at the basket on a 3-point attempt from the wing, but the shot bounced off the rim with two seconds left and the Tritons (13-6, 8-1) celebrated the victory after losing their first conference game on Thursday night against visiting UC Davis.—
Dan Arritt,
Oc Register,
25 Jan. 2026
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The subscription economy is still growing, but the mechanics that once powered that growth are losing effectiveness.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Worries crop up about donating or throwing away the wrong item and clothes piles can quickly accumulate on the floor.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
26 Jan. 2026
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Follow your north star without throwing away the rulebook, as Mars and Jupiter face off.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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