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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Legislation [was introduced] called the Film Preservation Act, Martin Scorsese’s Film Foundation was formed, Iron Mountain started storing film for the first time, the Association of Moving Image Archivists was formed.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025 -
The waterfront would be transformed into a large marina, with piers and floating docks off the shore by the old Flipper Dolphin lagoon theater and wrapping around most of the waterfront, along with racks for storing smaller boats on land and heavy machinery depositing them in the water as needed.—
Pedro Portal,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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And the kangaroo pouch is great for stashing small essentials.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The bench features two drawers for stashing in-demand items like dog leashes and gloves, and a lower shelf for shoes and bags.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Laying up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laying%20up. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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