as in storing
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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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 -
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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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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“Laying up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laying%20up. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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