salted away

past tense of salt away

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Recent Examples of salted away Dillon Brooks’ 3-point fadeaway jumper clanked as Melton contested, and that same Warrior salted away the win with a layup as time expired. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salted away
Verb
  • During a search warrant executed before Hemphill’s arrest, the dentist could not show detectives where the practice stored its Narcan, police wrote in the warrant.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • Individuals face criminal citations and prosecutions over living outside, and personal property that’s stored in public is frequently destroyed.
    Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • Pricey things often end up stashed on shelves behind the checkout counter or in nearby glass cases.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 14 July 2026
  • Now, while they can still be found in raids as rare loot for free, the coins will automatically be stashed in your TarCoin wallet, and added to your balance.
    Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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“Salted away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salted%20away. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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