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
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Recent Examples of salting away
With seven minutes left, the hosts had run for 200 yards while killing the clock and salting away a 19-point lead.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salting away
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Legislation [was introduced] called the Film Preservation Act, Martin Scorsese’s Film Foundation was formed, Iron Mountain started storing film for the first time, the Association of Moving Image Archivists was formed.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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The waterfront would be transformed into a large marina, with piers and floating docks off the shore by the old Flipper Dolphin lagoon theater and wrapping around most of the waterfront, along with racks for storing smaller boats on land and heavy machinery depositing them in the water as needed.—
Pedro Portal,
Miami Herald,
14 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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This Columbia jacket packs into itself, which is ideal for stashing in a carry-on.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Salting away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salting%20away. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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