as in to store
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
the weather forecast warned of a severe storm, so we laid away a generous supply of bottled water and canned food just in case
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as in installment plan
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Recent Examples of lay away
Tom Hyland, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2021
Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 14 Dec. 2022
Layaway still around?:What stores will offer layaway this holiday shopping season?
—Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2022
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Verb
Yet, despite the tannins, Freisa is not a wine to lay away in most examples, but rather one that should be enjoyed early on, often chilled, with soups, seafood or lighter meats.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2021
Noun
Retailers, for their part, created the layaway plan, which allowed consumers to reserve a product in return for a down payment, with further payments made throughout the year.
—Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 14 Dec. 2022
Layaway still around?:What stores will offer layaway this holiday shopping season?
—Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lay away
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This layer is essential for storing large volumes of data, fundamental for future analysis and strategic planning.Greg Kihlstrom, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Tip For Freezing Cooked Butternut Squash Make sure the butternut squash had a chance to cool down completely before storing it in a heavy-duty freezer bag or airtight container.Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
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And regulators said the misleading claims relating to refunds hurt consumers on installment plans, too. CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said key systems weren't ready for the launch of the Apple Card in 2019.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 23 Oct. 2024
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As Klarna — which is known for its popular buy now, pay later installment plans — prepares for its IPO, the lack of attractiveness of Europe as a place for the best and brightest to work has become a much more prominent fear, Siemiatkowski told CNBC.Ryan Browne, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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Store a phone or passport in the double welt pocket on either side, and stash keys in the zip closure on the right pocket.Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024
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To keep Halloween candy out of the seeking mouths and paws of pets, Apolo recommends keeping Halloween candy stashed somewhere pets can't reach, like a high cabinet.Kelli Bender, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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On his confidence: That’s just a credit to having great teammates, trusting me, picking me up.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details the company's credit agreement, which includes a $300 million term loan and a $50 million revolving credit facility.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Construction is estimated at almost $30 million and the foundation stone was laid in 2018.George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The carousel then continues with a sweet snap of Pelphrey and Cuoco laying in bed, followed by a picture of them sitting at a table together.Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 28 July 2024
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And with female cane toads capable of laying up to 30,000 eggs at a time, their numbers multiplied at an almost unstoppable pace.Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Additionally, the tubes were improperly laid up during the two-year shutdown period, causing 700 tubes in one steam generator and 248 in the other to now require significant repair.Therese Boudreaux | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Oct. 2024
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When the smoke cleared, leaving stains on the green that didn’t affect their shots, Scheffler, who missed birdie puts by inches on 16 and 17, came up an inch short again on his 26-footer.Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2024
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Truman answers the questions put by Pearl’s diners.Liz Smith, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2024
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“Lay away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lay%20away. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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