as in stores
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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The moss also absorbs and stores planet-warming carbon dioxide.—
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The restaurant is also known for its Grand Marnier Club, which stores a bottle of the cognac orange liqueur for each of its members.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
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Christian pretends to fall so everyone looks at him, and then Devens stashes a fake idol wrapped in the real sheet from the BEBI.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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Chip-resistant and rich in color, OPI’s Nail Lacquer is a mainstay in nail salons and our own beauty stashes alike.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
18 Nov. 2025
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“Lays away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lays%20away. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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