as in storing
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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Social media and lower-risk services may use lighter estimation tools designed to confirm age without permanently storing detailed identity records.—
Barbara Booth,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026 -
Always check your oven’s manual or control panel to confirm the drawer’s function and avoid storing flammable items inside.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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Low-profile and lightweight, the Nike V2K Run Shoes are perfect for stashing in your personal item or wearing right onto your next flight.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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Another 13% anticipate stashing the money in savings.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Laying away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laying%20away. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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