lays away

present tense third-person singular of lay away

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lays away
Verb
  • According to the South China Morning Post, the mirrors concentrate sunlight onto the towers, where the intense heat reaching up to 1,058 degrees Fahrenheit (570 degrees Celsius), melts and stores energy in a high-temperature medium.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
  • For the kitchen, the Homberking 24-Piece Glass Food Storage Containers will keep leftovers in check, while the Barnyard Designs Kitchen Counter Canister Set safely stores sugar, coffee, and tea.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Ouligay Period Bag My teen and her friends always make sure to keep their period stashes organized in one cute pouch like this black one.
    Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 6 Sep. 2025
  • There were plenty of waiver stashes who didn’t hit, as well.
    Jake Ciely, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Lays away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lays%20away. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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