as in stored
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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It's stored like Fuyus, but if untreated, it's best kept at room temperature, then consumed.—
Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
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Ideally, paint, stains, and other chemicals should always be stored in a warm, dry location out of direct sunlight.—
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Best to keep backups of all of that data stashed, cached, and out of harm’s way—and space makes an ideal safe deposit box.—
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Supervisors had not authorized them to wear riot gear, which was stashed in nearby vans, or carry munitions.—
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“Salted away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salted%20away. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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