1
as in to inter
to place (a dead body) in the earth, a tomb, or the sea
the naval authorities put away the body yesterday
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as in to assassinate
to put to death deliberately
after a hit man had put away her husband, she'd be free to marry her lover
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as in to eat
to take in as food
can easily put away an entire bowl of popcorn at a single sitting
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Recent Examples of put away
So put away the cute baby pics, AJ Dybantsa.
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Candace Buckner,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
An officer again asked if the dog was put away.
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City News Service,
Daily News,
20 June 2026
And in Las Vegas, the Carolina Hurricanes put away the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 for their first Stanley Cup in 20 years.
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Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
But no series ostensibly for children has worked harder to guilt-trip adults into taking better care of their pets or belongings than the Toy Story movies, in which the mere act of putting away playthings is tantamount to mass murder.
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David Sims,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Candace Buckner,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
An officer again asked if the dog was put away.
—
City News Service,
Daily News,
20 June 2026
And in Las Vegas, the Carolina Hurricanes put away the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 for their first Stanley Cup in 20 years.
—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
But no series ostensibly for children has worked harder to guilt-trip adults into taking better care of their pets or belongings than the Toy Story movies, in which the mere act of putting away playthings is tantamount to mass murder.
—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put away
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If not for the hole, Johnson may have remained in relative obscurity in Spring Grove, a graveyard where the city’s historical elite are interred next to people who never made it into the news.
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After his lie in state honor at the Idaho Capitol and a public funeral in May, Kempthorne was interred at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Boise.
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Martin Sheen is the Army captain tasked with going on a secret mission to Cambodia to assassinate a special forces officer (Marlon Brando) who's gone rogue and might actually be nuts.
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Louis Farrakhan, who is now 93, stepped into the organization’s leadership vacuum shortly after Malcolm X was assassinated in 1965.
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While oysters in space appear to be a newer research opportunity, Harrisburg states that humans have been eating these creatures for 100,000 years, based on archaeology findings.
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Is low-carb or low-fat eating healthier for your heart?
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But instead of trying to make the turn, Diene laid the ball off for Baker, who buried a one-timer into the left side of the net.
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In addition, the group plans to bury a time capsule on July 4 in Philadelphia to be opened on America's 500th birthday in 2276.
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The couple is accused of conspiring to murder Agarwal in an attempt to continue their romance.
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Nothing about intent—intent pertains to murder in its several degrees.
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Certain people should be especially mindful about consuming chocolate chips.
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Some blooms can be consumed or mixed into elixirs, bringing aesthetic charm, subtle flavor, and wellness benefits to your dishes and routine.
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Some mourners, gathering at the funeral of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Saturday, expressed both anguish and a desire for vengeance.
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Tipu himself was found slain near a passageway once used to bring water into the fort; it’s dubbed the Water Gate.
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Colombia’s goal wasn’t perfectly executed but was delivered with emphasis.
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On Wednesday, July 1, investigators executed a search warrant at the pair's residence on the 2400 block of Ruth Fitzgerald Drive in Plainfield, where both suspects were taken into custody.
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“Put away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20away. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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