SALTED AWAY Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

salted away

verb

past tense of salt away

as in stored

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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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

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To reduce the risk of an encounter with bears, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department and wildlife authorities advised the public to never approach bears, keep garbage securely stored, do not leave food outside, and keep dogs leashed and supervised.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Some employees weren’t using hair restraints, raw eggs were stored above ready-to-eat food and rodent droppings were found in the kitchen.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026