salting away

present participle of salt away

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of salting away With seven minutes left, the hosts had run for 200 yards while killing the clock and salting away a 19-point lead. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salting away
Verb
  • Karen Cahall, who’s taught in the New Richmond Exempted Village School District for 30 years, was suspended without pay for several days last fall when school authorities accused her of storing controversial materials in her classroom library.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Keep your coat closet functional and organized by only storing specific items there.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • And the kangaroo pouch is great for stashing small essentials.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The bench features two drawers for stashing in-demand items like dog leashes and gloves, and a lower shelf for shoes and bags.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025

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“Salting away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salting%20away. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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