as in storing
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
have money put by for an emergency
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The government has set up a cold storage facility in the village of Ettivayal, where the cost of storing chiles is less expensive than in private facilities.—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026 -
Plus, the kangaroo pocket also features a hidden sleeve for your phone for storing it securely.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
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The former four-star recruit and team captain is worth stashing because his light feet and length are NFL-caliber.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The hidden pocket in the waistband is perfect for stashing a credit card or hotel key.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Putting by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20by. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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