PUTTING BY Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

putting by

verb

present participle of put by

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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Additionally, four rodent droppings were found on the table storing miscellaneous items, on a transparent container storing dry foods and inside the ice tray.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2026
After joining the excitement of the Jensen Huang news cycle by sharing an image of a honey-storing vessel from its collection on its Bluesky account, the museum responded to persnickety critics who accused it of using the incorrect term.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2026

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Thoughtful cold-weather features include water-resistant fabric, an insulating fleece layer, and five handy pockets for stashing essentials.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2026
What’s more, they’re made from performance fabric, include belt loops and side-seam pockets for stashing small items, and rival Kidman’s.

— Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2026

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