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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But the acorn woodpecker is a resident bird that prefers to remain here and has developed a unique process of gathering and storing acorns to sustain the clan until the next crop is produced.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026 -
This makes updating easy and leaves the SaaS companies with the responsibility of storing customer data and keeping it safe.—
The Motley Fool,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Dixeight Nylon Tote Bag Three interior pockets and three exterior pockets—including a discreet zippered pocket that’s perfect for stashing your wallet or keys—come together in this featherlight nylon travel tote.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
30 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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“Laying away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laying%20away. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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