as in storing
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
be sure to lay in enough food for the long Alaska winter
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Karen Cahall, who’s taught in the New Richmond Exempted Village School District for 30 years, was suspended without pay for several days last fall when school authorities accused her of storing controversial materials in her classroom library.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
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Keep your coat closet functional and organized by only storing specific items there.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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And the kangaroo pouch is great for stashing small essentials.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The bench features two drawers for stashing in-demand items like dog leashes and gloves, and a lower shelf for shoes and bags.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Laying in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laying%20in. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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