1
as in to discard
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
a politician who had laid by his principles years ago
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2
as in to store
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
ever since the last hurricane caught them unprepared, they have laid by emergency supplies
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lay by
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Disposable paper dresses enjoyed a brief vogue in the turbulent late 1960s, when young people literally wore their politics and interests on their sleeves—but were prepared to discard them as easily as a piece of Kleenex.—
Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 May 2025 -
The first-stage booster that had been tapped during the original attempts was discarded for a new booster.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Files are encrypted both during transfer and while stored, and Koofr does not track your usage or behavior, which helps keep your data private.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
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Researchers say that the total economic value of oceans needs to include the direct use of oceans like fishing and tourism as well as indirect functions like storing carbon and protecting biodiversity that keeps the planet in balance.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
5 June 2025
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Mathis then described a scenario involving her daughter, who had developed a habit of dumping her food on the floor and throwing her plate when finished.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Tracking collared bears revealed that bears were being lured into traffic danger by a roadside pit where the Ministry of Transportation was dumping roadkill.—
Lesley Evans Ogden,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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The second photo was taken four years ago in the moments immediately following Lilibet’s birth as Markle laid in her hospital bed.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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The Sky star used a shoulder fake to shake Mitchell before easily laying in a right-handed layup.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Join Amazon shoppers in ditching their name-brand sneakers for these comfortable pairs of running shoes starting at $43.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Sunrun shares have plunged nearly 26% this year and more than 52% over the past year, as traders ditch clean energy names under the Trump administration.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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For a space to stash board games, blankets, and more, grab the Kelly Clarkson Home Emily Rattan Accent Cabinet.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Always stash a pack of wipes as many public bathrooms don’t have toilet paper.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Aid groups are unloading food and other critical supplies in the Gaza Strip, after a monthslong blockade that has put children at risk of famine.—
Anna Mulrine Grobe,
Christian Science Monitor,
23 May 2025
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Once Devon can unload caretaking duties for Bruce (their father), Simone says life is going to get really good for her.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
22 May 2025
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Most players would have just laid up out to the right, just like even Bryson DeChambeau did minutes later from a similar spot.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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He is badly bruised however and will be laid up for some time.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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