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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Represented by legendary manager Jack Rollins, Brickman took a stab at stand-up but quickly realized his talent lay in writing jokes rather than telling them.
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Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Dec. 2024
The Swedish actor, 67, who was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2015, posted a video on Instagram and gave a health update while laying in a hospital bed.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
The oak parquet laid in a herringbone pattern (from Chêne de l’Est) is paired with Strong White paint on the walls and All White on the ceiling (Farrow & Ball).
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
Because unfortunately, no one has yet invented a way to get your kid to stay in bed while also laying in bed yourself.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024
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Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Dec. 2024
The Swedish actor, 67, who was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2015, posted a video on Instagram and gave a health update while laying in a hospital bed.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
The oak parquet laid in a herringbone pattern (from Chêne de l’Est) is paired with Strong White paint on the walls and All White on the ceiling (Farrow & Ball).
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
Because unfortunately, no one has yet invented a way to get your kid to stay in bed while also laying in bed yourself.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024
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And because a big meal produces a huge spike in insulin, your body responds to the sugar and efficiently stores more body fat.Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
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The tote’s roomy design features two interior pockets and two exterior pockets to store your laptop, headphones, and wallet.Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024
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This five-pack of fun scents (think watermelon, mint, and lemon-lime) is ideal for gifting multiple teachers or stashing around the classroom for a stylish, germ-free boost wherever needed.Malia Griggs, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
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Infinity Nikki stashes Whimstars — items Nikki uses to unlock new powers in the Heart of Infinity — everywhere, as Odyssey did with Power Moons.Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
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Adults can live up to one week, spending that time laying up to 200 eggs in the top layers of moist plant soil.Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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Some players will lay up short of the fairway bunkers to leave themselves a comfortable full club into the green.Brody Miller, The Athletic, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Lay in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lay%20in. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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