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
However, Lugo struggled to put away the Tigers with two outs.
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Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
Arsenal recorded the best defensive record in the league last season, conceding just 34 goals—seven fewer than Liverpool did—but struggled to score, notching 69 goals while Liverpool put away 86, Man City—who finished third—put away 72, and Newcastle—who finished fifth—put away 68.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
That's based on 20% of average statewide earnings, but most people are putting away closer to $601, the company said.
—Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Bodvár House of Rosés As the end of summer of summer nears, many wine drinkers will put away their rosé -colored glasses after Labor Day.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
Arsenal recorded the best defensive record in the league last season, conceding just 34 goals—seven fewer than Liverpool did—but struggled to score, notching 69 goals while Liverpool put away 86, Man City—who finished third—put away 72, and Newcastle—who finished fifth—put away 68.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
That's based on 20% of average statewide earnings, but most people are putting away closer to $601, the company said.
—Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Bodvár House of Rosés As the end of summer of summer nears, many wine drinkers will put away their rosé -colored glasses after Labor Day.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put away
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For instance, the young woman interred in burial 211 described above is one of several women and children buried with stone axes at the site, upending the notion that axes only belonged to Stone Age men.—
Sarah Durn,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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Dignitaries and longtime residents gathered under gray skies at the memorial to Katrina’s victims in a New Orleans cemetery where dozens who perished in the storm but were never identified or claimed are interred.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
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There was huge outrage and debate at the time around the idea that the American president could assassinate an American citizen extrajudicially, in violation of his Constitutional rights.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The series follows Agent 47, a contract killer who travels to different destinations across the world to assassinate targets.—
George Yang,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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In late March, a 3-year-old Leavenworth boy known as EJ fell asleep for the night on a neighbor’s couch after eating grapes.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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To support your prostate health, focus on eating healthy fats, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Sep. 2025
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As the late historian Barry Rubin documented in his biography of Arafat, the Palestinian leader used a variety of methods, both buying off and burying his opponents.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Early in the novel, Harold points out that authors are constantly looking for ways to bury their true beliefs in their text, rather than state them outright.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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The series premiere ends, however, on a much softer note, as Robbie and Cliff run into the young Sam, the couple's son who was sleeping in the basement while his parents were murdered upstairs.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors allege Prowell murdered King, then stole the victim's vehicle, which was found more than a week later, several miles from Prowell's home.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Participants in the study who often consumed chilis also had a 34 percent lower chance of dying of cardiovascular disease.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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But his own research found that the countries with the lowest fracture rates are actually those that consume the least milk.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ashlee Simpson slayed in an all-black look featuring a cutout top and frayed asymmetrical hem.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Through tears, the father of slain Nasir Delaney-Rowland shared a statement in court that his son was one of a kind.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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In the clip, the pair execute the moves to the song’s post-chorus, before a bonnet-wearing Colbert pretends to choke on something, causing Gaga to erupt in laughter.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
10 Sep. 2025
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The current owners tapped architect Chip Bohl and interior designer Louise Copeland to execute a complete interior renovation and construct the north wing.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Put away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20away. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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