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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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Gradually, experts say workers should move up to putting aside at least 15% of income for retirement, or 25% in more aggressive frameworks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Alec Baldwin returned to "Saturday Night Live" last night, putting aside his long-time role of Donald Trump to step into the shoes of Bret Baier.

From Salon • Oct. 20, 2024

Long, putting aside his own disappointment, instinctively leapt into the sandpit to congratulate him.

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2024

“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