salts away

verb

present tense third-person singular of salt away
as in stores
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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  1. stores
  2. stashes
  3. hoards
Verb
  • Pencil Cactus Despite its branching shape, pencil cactus is a succulent that stores water in its stems, says Aviles.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Research suggests that low ferritin, a protein that stores iron inside your cells, is associated with different forms of hair loss, including telogen effluvium, in women.
    — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of stores
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  • This one stashes easily in a bag, adds a warming layer while in flight, can be worn as a scarf, and adds a dressy element to even casual looks.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The larger case easily stows a Kindle or iPad Mini, power bank, digital camera, earbuds, and more; the smaller one stashes cords and adapters.
    — Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
Definition of stashes
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  • The film centers on a near-future in which wealth can buy biological youth, pitting an aging elite that hoards money and power against a younger generation locked out of both.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The belief that there is only enough for one turns an influential person into someone who hoards, hides and takes credit.
    — Fernando BC, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of hoards
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“Salts away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salts%20away. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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