as in to store
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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Recent Examples of lay in
In another clip, Legend was captured lying on the bed beside his wife while their dogs lay in between.
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Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
While great strides were made to improve and build upon the foundation that Willis Haviland Carrier laid in the first few decades following its introduction, progress in the industry has since been more incremental, focusing on refining and maintaining established practices.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Franks and the cop sneaked around to the back, waiting for Lala to create a distraction — by pulling up to the busted pumps, looking for gas — while Gibbs laid in wait from a sniper position.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 Dec. 2024
Reynolds foresees the base color palette trending towards ivory and wood tones then laying in color.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
While great strides were made to improve and build upon the foundation that Willis Haviland Carrier laid in the first few decades following its introduction, progress in the industry has since been more incremental, focusing on refining and maintaining established practices.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Franks and the cop sneaked around to the back, waiting for Lala to create a distraction — by pulling up to the busted pumps, looking for gas — while Gibbs laid in wait from a sniper position.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 Dec. 2024
Reynolds foresees the base color palette trending towards ivory and wood tones then laying in color.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lay in
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What does weight really tell us about our health? 01:41 CNN — For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating height and weight, to determine a person’s health risks.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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But instead of leaving, the quartet used a coat hanger to unlock the basement’s door and went downstairs, where food and some alcohol were stored.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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After escaping a calamitous train crash in the ending of the movie, Ethan realizes The Entity is stashed aboard an old Russian submarine, but a foe from Ethan’s past named Gabriel (Esai Morales) is also on the trail.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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The ribbed robe, which is made of soft fabric, has a removable belt at the waist and two front pockets to stash small essentials.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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The vote will be far from a lay up for the affable Louisiana conservative, even with the endorsement of President-elect Trump, the party’s undisputed leader.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2025
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Females can lay up to 8 eggs, or nits, per day and adults can live for up to 30 days on a person's head, according to the Centers for Disease Control.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
21 Nov. 2024
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“Lay in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lay%20in. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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