as in to store
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
salted away some jewels in a safe-deposit box for the lean times
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Files are encrypted both during transfer and while stored, and Koofr does not track your usage or behavior, which helps keep your data private.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025 -
Researchers say that the total economic value of oceans needs to include the direct use of oceans like fishing and tourism as well as indirect functions like storing carbon and protecting biodiversity that keeps the planet in balance.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
5 June 2025
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The internal shelf is perfect for stashing everyday essentials while a few external shelves give you the option to display a few decorative items according to your style.—
Belle DuChene,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
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Some viewers took to Reddit to question if the murder knife is stashed behind the wallpaper in his room.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
11 June 2025
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“Salt away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salt%20away. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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