as in stored
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
the weather forecast warned of a severe storm, so we laid away a generous supply of bottled water and canned food just in case
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Solid rocket motors can be stored for longer periods of time and are easier to conceal, transport, and launch on demand.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025 -
This liquid air is stored in insulated tanks like a giant energy reserve.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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How much to put away for emergencies Generally, financial advisors recommend having three to six months’ worth of expenses stashed in a savings account for emergencies.—
Natalie Wu,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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But then the fish gives way and a smidgen of foie gras stashed inside makes your eyes pop.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Gallatin, Tennessee — More than 250,000 animals are hoarded in residences across the United States each year, according to the Animal Humane Society, and they are often left to suffer in horrific conditions.—
Meg Dunn,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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All around him, there is misery and hoarded wealth, work and little love.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
30 Aug. 2025
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