salting away

present participle of salt away

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of salting away In the second half, as the Nittany Lions defense wore down, King Miller and Waymond Jordan took over, including salting away the game on the final drive in the fourth quarter. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salting away
Verb
  • Dubbed ‘ferritin face’, the viral new term links a collection of visible beauty changes to low ferritin, the protein responsible for storing iron in the body.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Marshall emphasized the importance of properly storing and charging the batteries.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Thoughtful cold-weather features include water-resistant fabric, an insulating fleece layer, and five handy pockets for stashing essentials.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2026
  • What’s more, they’re made from performance fabric, include belt loops and side-seam pockets for stashing small items, and rival Kidman’s.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2026

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“Salting away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salting%20away. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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