laid by

VERB

set aside, store

Synonyms

WEAK

accumulate amass build up bury conserve cumulate garner hide hoard keep lay in preserve put away roll up salt away save spare store up treasure

Antonyms

WEAK

squander use waste

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laid by

Odysseus may have held out hope throughout years of setbacks, obstacles and traps laid by vengeful deities, but the man who plays him on the big screen is no optimist.

From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026

These days fiber cables are laid by purpose-built ships using proven methods.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026

But if they wait for perfect regulatory clarity before building, they’ll find the rails already laid by others.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 19, 2026

The first stone for the basilica, which replaced an older one on the site, was laid by Pope Julius II in 1506, and it was completed in 1626.

From Barron's ● Feb. 16, 2026

Since we enjoy affluence and security, and since our affluence and security are built on foundations laid by the Agricultural Revolution, we assume that the Agricultural Revolution was a wonderful improvement.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari