deposits 1 of 2

noun

plural of deposit
1
as in reserves
a collection of things kept available for future use or need a deposit of ammunition under lock and key

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2
as in funds
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose made a deposit at the bank every week

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deposits

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verb

present tense third-person singular of deposit
1
as in banks
to put in an account we quickly deposited the check in a bank account

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2
as in places
to arrange something in a certain spot or position deposited their luggage at the foot of the hotel bed

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Recent Examples of deposits
Noun
Now, thousands of women across North America are watching their calendars book out and bank deposits rise. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 July 2026 Its firm bristles help loosen stains, mineral deposits, and other residue that can build up inside the bowl, making routine cleaning easier and more effective. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026 Democrats have also increased taxes on businesses, paid for programs out of other funds and suspended reserve deposits among other solutions. — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Some apartments have pet deposits, pet rent, weight restrictions, breed restrictions or some combination of these regulations, which can be expensive for pet owners. — Eva Flowe july 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 By owning a bank, fintech firms can fund loans with their own customer deposits instead of more expensive wholesale financing, directly offer checking accounts and credit cards and rely less on third-party banking partners. — Hugh Son, CNBC, 6 July 2026 As credit unions expand, data becomes a strategic asset, requiring unified platforms that consolidate fragmented member information; enable a single customer view; and integrate lending, deposits and behavioral insights. — Ravi Gedela, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Spanning 244,000 acres in South Dakota, Badlands National Park offers stunning geologic deposits, mixed-grass prairie landscapes, and incredible wildlife. — Scott Bay, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 Children born between January 2025 and December 2028 are eligible for the government-issued $1,000 deposits. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2026
Verb
This is one in which the user deposits cash that serves as its’ purchase limit. — Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 More accurately known as sea stars, these invertebrates can end up on dry land after a storm or sudden tidal change deposits them on the sand. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 June 2026 The lightweight cream deposits a subtle wash of color, and blends tracelessly to create a fresh-faced, no-makeup-makeup finish. — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 25 June 2026 The spinner in Burgess Park, London deposits its users at Blessington Street Basin in Dublin. — Literary Hub, 17 June 2026 Even a protein treatment applied to your natural hair deposits an almost imperceptible film atop the strands, rendering the texture distinctly different, thicker, and drier. — Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026 In less than 10 minutes, a wooden bridge deposits us on the doorstep of a cinematic landscape that unfurls into a seemingly endless patchwork of rolling hills and glens in hues of umber, cinnamon, and ochre, flanked by mountains standing sentinel on either side. — Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026 Commuter trains run from Washington’s Union Station to Baltimore’s Camden Station, which deposits fans right outside Oriole Park at Camden Yards. — Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2026 The technology deposits conductive and dielectric inks simultaneously, producing integrated 3D electronic structures with micro-scale precision. — William Jones, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposits
  1. reserves
  2. funds
  3. banks
  4. places
  5. budgets
  6. saves
  7. puts
  8. positions
Noun
  • Russia’s fiscal reserves are dwindling, and oil and gas revenues have cratered as many countries rerouted to alternative suppliers.
    — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 2 July 2026
  • BlackRock aims to manage the coin's vast reserves, while merchants like Shopify seek lower transaction costs and yield.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of reserves
Noun
  • Rodríguez said emergency economic measures will include relief funds for victims and temporary waivers on documentation and property registration fees to facilitate housing relocation.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • State funds will cover half of the incentive amount, and auto manufacturers will cover the other half.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of funds
Verb
  • Four minute into the game, Pop Isaacs banks a 3-pointer to put the Aggies ahead 8-4.
    — Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Investment banks Arctic Securities and ABG Sundal Collier have also opened new offices.
    — Jeremy Savory, Forbes.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Definition of banks
Verb
  • McBride places the unfinished hat on my head for a brief fit check, aligning it to the center of my face before lifting it away again.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026
  • That figure overtakes the attendance record that has stood since 1995 and places Silverstone ahead of major global race weekends including Melbourne, Austin and Miami.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of places
Noun
  • As artificial intelligence transforms the job market and rising living costs squeeze family budgets, the University of California system is making the case that its degrees remain valuable investments.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • Rising labor costs, shrinking bank technology budgets and competing priorities add further pressure.
    — Gary Palmer, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of budgets
Verb
  • Chapman’s saves streak was the third longest in Red Sox history since saves became an official statistic in 1969.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Snag major saves on Apple, Yeti, Casper and more before the deals disappear for good.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Definition of saves
Verb
  • However, some state workers currently using public transit have questions about capacity, especially as declining state and federal transit funding puts a strain on transit agencies.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • That puts her in the club of four other millionaire authors on the bench – Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Neil Gorsuch and Clarence Thomas.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of puts
Verb
  • Consolidation structurally positions data as a strategic asset.
    — Ravi Gedela, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • This approach positions self-erasure not just as a sacrifice but as the proof of love.
    — Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
Definition of positions

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