SALTING AWAY Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

salting away

verb

present participle of salt away

as in storing

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 salting away As the Celtics were salting away a 136-107 waxing of the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night that featured standout performances from Josh Minott and Neemias Queta, Mazzulla took both players to task for blowing defensive assignments. —

Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025 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

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While zinc-air batteries draw oxygen from the surrounding air instead of storing it internally, the ORR process is relatively slow, restricting overall battery performance.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Stocking up on minis—like toothpaste and contact solution—makes things even easier, as does storing them all in a roomy, compact, and well-organized toiletry bag.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026