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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2
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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3
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
Or even just putting away outdoor furniture that can become projectiles when the wind kicks up?
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Declutter by putting away items that collect there throughout the week, like mail, packages of food, keys, or extra dishes.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
They were pushed to the brink by Boise State early, Ohio State at the midway point and Wisconsin late, then struggled to put away Penn State in the Big Ten championship.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
In Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, students are required to keep phones turned off and put away during class.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Declutter by putting away items that collect there throughout the week, like mail, packages of food, keys, or extra dishes.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
They were pushed to the brink by Boise State early, Ohio State at the midway point and Wisconsin late, then struggled to put away Penn State in the Big Ten championship.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
In Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, students are required to keep phones turned off and put away during class.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put away
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The gravestones are numbered to reflect the burial system that was developed to properly inter hundreds of victims whose bodies were never claimed or identified.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC News,
26 Dec. 2024
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Although interred as an Unknown in MACM, Hansen’s grave was meticulously cared for over the past 70 years by the American Battle Monuments Commission.—
Drake Bentley,
Journal Sentinel,
20 Dec. 2024
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Garfield was assassinated by a disgruntled and delusional office-seeker named Charles Guiteau.—
Mo Rocca,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The mountain’s name will revert to Mount McKinley, named for William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States, who was assassinated on September 14, 1901.—
Jayme Moye,
Outside Online,
24 Jan. 2025
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New this year to True Nature is a retreat for those with eating disorders and their family members.—
Plain Dealer guest writer,
cleveland.com,
19 July 2017
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However hot dogs may have originated, the council estimates Americans will eat 7 billion of them between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day.—
Don Sweeney,
sacbee,
19 July 2017
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Lane said her family plans to bury Campos next to his father in Queens, New York.—
Chris Kenning,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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Humans may easily trigger avalanches large enough to bury or injure a person.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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In Los Angeles, Miami and New York, killers have targeted and murdered groups of homeless people in a matter of days.—
Leah Goodridge,
TIME,
27 Jan. 2025
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After James Blue was murdered inside his car in January 2022, the Lillys attempted to retrieve a puppy litter valued at over $50,000 from Capt. Blue.—
Gary Collins,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Jan. 2025
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By Sunday, the flames had consumed over 28,000 acres across the Baja California peninsula.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Just remember that staying engaged and aware of the type of ASMR content children consume is key to ensuring a safe and positive experience, stresses Dr. Adusei.—
Holly Garcia,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer might live to slay another day.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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The bipartisan act, the first piece of legislation approved during Trump’s second term, was named for Riley, a 22-year-old Georgia nursing student who was slain last year by a Venezuelan man in the U.S. illegally.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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There was a tiny cell, its walls painted deep red and carved with graffiti, where prisoners who were to be executed were kept.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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The mission went forward, was executed flawlessly, and Walton was returned to safety.—
Daniel Klaidman,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Put away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20away. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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