putting aside

VERB

keep in

Synonyms

WEAK

deposit keep lay aside lay away lay by lay in put by put out of the way reserve cache salt away save set aside squirrel away stockpile store store away stow away

Antonyms

WEAK

spend use up waste

Example Sentences

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But Miss Piggy was my slumber mate well past the time of putting aside childish things and replacing ancient bedclothes.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Jackie Cummings Koski, a single mother in Ohio, only started meaningfully putting aside money for retirement after a divorce in 2004.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

Asked if that was upsetting, she told the BBC she had a lot of emotions she was putting aside to stay focused.

From BBC • May 13, 2025

“Those who read these depraved posts are putting aside their own discomfort and trauma to ensure that current and future generations understand that unchecked hatred has no place in society.”

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2024

“Remember what the priest said about putting aside sorrow.”

From "145th Street: Short Stories" by Walter Dean Myers