as in storing
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
an eating disorder that would impel her to lay up candy bars in her closet for all-night food binges
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The Viejas have gathered the artifacts and remains that have been discovered on the site and have been storing them in a shipping container.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026 -
The department received additional penalties for improperly documenting training, failing to identify and evaluate the hazards of transporting and storing the ordnance, and leaving explosives unattended.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Afternoon and early-evening sessions, once thought safe, were infiltrated by those stashing weapons.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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The additional soft-close drawer is ideal for stashing shoes, linens, or any miscellaneous last-minute items before guests come over.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Laying up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laying%20up. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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