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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Paying a premium subscription of $10 to $20 a month means videos can be stored and accessed later.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026 -
Housemade samosas were not marked with ingredients or allergen information, and roasted barley was stored in a Sterilite tub, which is not a food-safe container.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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Jon Hallford, a southern Colorado funeral home owner who stashed nearly 200 decomposing bodies and gave families fake ashes, was sentenced on state charges on Friday.—
Maria Braganini,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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How to Make Sticky Toffee Chia Pudding This chia pudding recipe can be prepped the night before and stashed in the fridge.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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