salt away

verb

Definition of salt awaynext
as in to store
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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  1. store
  2. stash
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  • In addition, the tritium is far safer compared to historical alternatives because beta particles cannot penetrate human skin, and the gas is securely stored in the form of a solid metal hydride foil, eliminating the danger of leakage or explosion.
    — David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
  • Big batteries, which store energy when the sun isn’t shining and wind isn’t blowing, are fixing renewables’ intermittency issues.
    — Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of store
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  • Marquis says Kidd also stashed valuables elsewhere, including Connecticut and Rhode Island.
    — Eric Shawn, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Plus, the slash pockets add a utilitarian touch for sightseeing and are perfect for stashing small travel items.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
Definition of stash
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“Salt away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salt%20away. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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