as in to store
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
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To slow down the process, store some of your slightly underripe avocados in the refrigerator.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025 -
Raw shrimp was stored in the stand-up cooler alongside ready-to-eat foods.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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For a space to stash board games, blankets, and more, grab the Kelly Clarkson Home Emily Rattan Accent Cabinet.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Always stash a pack of wipes as many public bathrooms don’t have toilet paper.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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“Salt away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salt%20away. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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