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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salting away
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The science of storing hydrogen in salt caverns Salt formations have a useful property.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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Glueck styles open shelving with interesting bowls or glassware that feel special, collected, and curated, while storing everyday dinnerware and glassware in cabinets.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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Another 13% anticipate stashing the money in savings.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Behind the seat is a large rear mesh pocket for stashing smaller items like water bottles or books.—
Erica Zazo,
Outside,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Salting away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salting%20away. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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