lay in

verb

Definition of lay innext
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 The victim lay in a pool of his own blood for more than two hours before being found by another deputy. — Seamus Bozeman follow, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 The source of Soloviev’s angst lay in part in growing up with a father who was one of the more imposing, cantankerous figures in the history of New York real estate — a demographic with stiff competition. — Reeves Wiedeman, Curbed, 22 June 2026 The screwworm's larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals after eggs are laid in an open wound. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 22 June 2026 Her body was laid in public in vestita e scoperta (dress in white, face uncovered), which was considered a high honor for illustrious Renaissance figures. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lay in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lay in
  1. store
  2. stash
  3. lay up
Verb
  • The panels store within the roof rails when driving but expand at camp to deliver up to 600 watts of charging while doubling as an awning, saving space and weight as compared to separate awning and charging systems.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Their discovery drew immediate scrutiny of the owners of the funeral home, who previously operated a south suburban crematory that was shut down in March 2025 after the remains of more than 100 bodies were found improperly stored there.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of store
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  • Shoes have a reputation for being clunky and not ideal for packing, but these lightweight, flexible flats can be stashed in a carry-on or weekender bag with no trouble.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • August has been a solid month for stocks, but investors hoping to stash some cash in the fall can still be paid well for using certificates of deposit.
    — Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of stash
Verb
  • Mayflies lay up to 10,000 eggs in the water, and their nymphs can't survive in water that is polluted.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
  • Female wasps can lay up to 200 eggs a day as long as a host insect is available.
    — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 19 June 2026
Definition of lay up

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lay hold of
lay in
laying
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“Lay in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lay%20in. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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