as in storing
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
salted away some jewels in a safe-deposit box for the lean times
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of salting away
As the Celtics were salting away a 136-107 waxing of the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night that featured standout performances from Josh Minott and Neemias Queta, Mazzulla took both players to task for blowing defensive assignments.
—
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
With seven minutes left, the hosts had run for 200 yards while killing the clock and salting away a 19-point lead.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
With seven minutes left, the hosts had run for 200 yards while killing the clock and salting away a 19-point lead.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salting away
Verb
-
Clear bins on a bathroom vanity are ideal for daily-use items, which Wells suggests storing in the front, and extra or backup toiletries in the back.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
-
Hotor Travel Toiletry Bag Another must-have travel organizer belongs to the $10 Hotor Travel Toiletry Bag, which makes storing skincare, shampoo, makeup, and toothbrushes a breeze.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Anyone who already has a spring flight booked will want to snag these cropped leggings, which contain secret pockets for stashing AirPods, a passport, or other plane essentials.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
-
While most of us can tackle tidying up our homes every so often, that just might involve stashing stuff in closets, attics, garages, craft rooms, and storage sheds.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Salting away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salting%20away. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
