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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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
ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Suite deposits for the playoff games are also currently open through the team.
—Raul Trey Lopez, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Apr. 2026
The company had over $400 million in total deposits and more than $19 million in total trades, according to its website.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
The Democratic Republic of Congo has around 70% of the world’s deposits of cobalt, used in batteries and wind turbine magnets, but China processes about 80%.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
In recent years, however, exploration technology and global mineral demand have renewed interest in studying deposits in remote areas.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Treasury will begin sending account activation information to families starting in May 2026, the online portal is planned to open on July 5, 2026, and deposits from the pilot program will be made no earlier than July 4, 2026.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Over the following weeks, visible mineral deposits (calcite) began to appear in the crack under the microscope.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Formations like Bender’s Cave are routinely filled with running streams that fluctuate in depth depending on recent rainfall, flooding, and sinkhole deposits.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 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
Guests pile into an elevator on Goat Island that speeds down to the base of the falls and deposits them by the Hurricane Deck and adjoining catwalk.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
Why these deposits exist might remain unknown; however, the Melsonby deposits showcase power and wealth, according to LBV, which might even be linked to a famous female queen of Rome, Queen Cartimandua, who ruled Brigantes in the 50s and 60s AD.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
An 18-minute flight in a Bell 212 deposits us into the high alpine.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
The agency deposits up to $1,000 in these accounts them if parents complete recommended preventive care before their babies turn two.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Because of the low reactivity of fluorine, when KL-50 deposits fluoroethyl groups onto the cells, the crosslinks are slow to form.
—Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Designed to melt instantly into skin, all of this is spun into a lightweight cream that deposits medium, buildable luminous matte coverage meant to last for up to 16 hours.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
Others demand inflated rents and deposits that few can afford.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Suite deposits for the playoff games are also currently open through the team.
—Raul Trey Lopez, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Apr. 2026
The company had over $400 million in total deposits and more than $19 million in total trades, according to its website.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
The Democratic Republic of Congo has around 70% of the world’s deposits of cobalt, used in batteries and wind turbine magnets, but China processes about 80%.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
In recent years, however, exploration technology and global mineral demand have renewed interest in studying deposits in remote areas.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Treasury will begin sending account activation information to families starting in May 2026, the online portal is planned to open on July 5, 2026, and deposits from the pilot program will be made no earlier than July 4, 2026.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Over the following weeks, visible mineral deposits (calcite) began to appear in the crack under the microscope.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Formations like Bender’s Cave are routinely filled with running streams that fluctuate in depth depending on recent rainfall, flooding, and sinkhole deposits.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
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
Guests pile into an elevator on Goat Island that speeds down to the base of the falls and deposits them by the Hurricane Deck and adjoining catwalk.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
Why these deposits exist might remain unknown; however, the Melsonby deposits showcase power and wealth, according to LBV, which might even be linked to a famous female queen of Rome, Queen Cartimandua, who ruled Brigantes in the 50s and 60s AD.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
An 18-minute flight in a Bell 212 deposits us into the high alpine.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
The agency deposits up to $1,000 in these accounts them if parents complete recommended preventive care before their babies turn two.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Because of the low reactivity of fluorine, when KL-50 deposits fluoroethyl groups onto the cells, the crosslinks are slow to form.
—Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Designed to melt instantly into skin, all of this is spun into a lightweight cream that deposits medium, buildable luminous matte coverage meant to last for up to 16 hours.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposits
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With ample reserves and deep pockets, analysts say some Russian shipments bound for China could be diverted to more desperate countries.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Despite that, Moody’s has affirmed the company’s Aa2 credit rating, pointing to its vast gas reserves and strong cash generation.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The federal program is projected to run short of funds by 2032.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Add the loss of the Bruins’ leading scorer and rebounder, Tyler Bilodeau, to injury and Cronin was fit to be tied by both lack of funds and the injury bug.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The group banks its seventh champ total.—
Pamela Bustios,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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To them, bank lending has multiplicative qualities whereby Bank A rents $100,000 from a saver, lends out $90,000 to a borrower who then banks the money at Bank B, only for Bank B to lend out $81,000, only for the borrower to bank the $81,000 at Bank C that lends out $72,900.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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In the days following Easter, Hartford will also welcome a unique traveling exhibit that places this local work in a much broader context.—
Marek Kukulka,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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This program places art in dialogue with the architecture and daily rhythm of the plaza, redefining what a sports arena can be for fans, players, and the public.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
3 Apr. 2026
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School budgets But what a cap on property tax increases could mean for area schools and other taxing districts that rely more heavily on property taxes is less clear.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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This year’s White House document is intended to provide a road map from the president to Congress as lawmakers build their own budgets and annual appropriations bills to keep the government funded.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Building this into your trip early saves headaches later.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Born with Down syndrome, the South Elgin resident saves his money to purchase toys for his local fire district’s Toys for Tots drive (Scooby-Doo puzzles and Hot Wheels featured prominently).—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Instead, Carryboy puts the wet bathroom directly across the aisle and has the kitchen block extend out into the rear of the side entryway.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Understanding the options — from headers to fabric types — puts you in a stronger position to make choices that truly serve your space and your daily life.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This double-digit growth positions the $98-per-year service as a formidable challenger to Amazon Prime, leaning heavily on delivery speed and new streaming partnerships.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Airbus positions the system as reusable and scalable.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Deposits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposits. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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