laid in

verb

past tense of lay in
as in stored
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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  1. stored
  2. stashed
Verb
  • Solar supplies the electricity, lithium-ion batteries can respond over shorter periods, and the zinc system extends stored power further into the day.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
  • State and federal prosecutors allege the fire destroyed about $500 million in paper products stored inside and caused hundreds of millions of dollars of damage to the building.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of stored
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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
  • There’s a jaw-dropping amount of Chamberlain sculpture stashed away there.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of stashed
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“Laid in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid%20in. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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