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
  • Older adults can also lose height and experience changes in where fat is stored.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Most teas can stay relatively potent for up to two years if they’re stored properly in an airtight container, away from sunlight and moisture, say Jamila and Alfonso Wright, co-founders of Brooklyn Tea.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of store
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  • Accessed by some steps between the bathroom and bedroom, it's shown here furnished with a couple of single beds but could alternatively be used to stash belongings or as a kid's room or general hangout space.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
  • This cake is best the day after it’s made, so prep it the night before and stash it in the fridge.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 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 in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lay%20in. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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