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as in fund
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose
made a deposit at the bank every week
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as in to put
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 deposit
Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 1 May 2025
That pollen, along with thicker-than-usual deposits of charcoal, suggests that people were burning the remaining trees on a massive scale to make room for more rice fields.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2025
James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
For those who file by the proper deadline, the money will be sent either by paper check or deposited using the banking information taxpayers used on their 2024 tax returns.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
For 2025, the max 401(k) limit is $70,000, which includes employee deferrals, after-tax contributions, company matches, profit-sharing and other deposits.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 1 May 2025
That pollen, along with thicker-than-usual deposits of charcoal, suggests that people were burning the remaining trees on a massive scale to make room for more rice fields.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
Residents around the burn zones and the communities where the debris is being deposited have expressed fears that toxic material could be released into the air and soil.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
For those who file by the proper deadline, the money will be sent either by paper check or deposited using the banking information taxpayers used on their 2024 tax returns.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposit
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Recent sediment core samples indicate that the glacier began retreating in the 1940s, possibly linked to recurring El Niño patterns.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The cooler water will extract flavor better from coarser coffee and there will be less sediment in your cup at the end.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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The idea came from observing hydrocarbon reservoirs in northern Italy’s Po Valley over two decades — essentially storage wells where gas coming from external pipelines is pumped and stored in summer to create reserves for Italy in winter.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Corporate executives don’t want to destroy morale; government agencies must retain reserve; and those of us in the job market – coaches, recruiters, staffers, etc. – must not let pessimism creep in.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Permanent life insurance with cash value can provide tax-efficient access to funds.—
Joshua Harmon,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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On Monday, the board awarded Cuomo $1.5 million in matching funds, but members warned that campaigns that are found guilty of coordinating with super PACs could lose access to public funds.—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2025
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The administration is banking on the fact that migrants would rather leave the country than risk being arrested by immigration officials and face a fine — a choice many are now grappling with.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
6 May 2025
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Rivian is banking on the less-expensive R2 to reinvigorate demand.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
6 May 2025
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That puts even greater pressure on MSNBC to keep apace once the spinoff is complete.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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The Television Academy is more willing to come through for those types of films, putting Netflix in strong standing.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
5 May 2025
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The lawyers will also take depositions no later than May 9 of four Trump aides, including Michael G. Kozak, a State Department official.—
Michael S. Schmidt,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Clients spend months—or years—embroiled in discovery, depositions and hearings.—
David Centeno,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Bird flu has continued to decimate the egg supply, lifting prices, researchers at the University of Tennessee and Mississippi State University found in February.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
3 May 2025
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Yell and the regiment were tasked with ensuring that the army's supplies were transported to the new camp, but after Mexican forces fired upon the Arkansans, Yell burned the supplies that had not yet been removed and retreated after the rest of the army to Buena Vista.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
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Provisions have been sweetened in the latest New York budget set to be signed imminently.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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Dutton was dubbed a ‘Temu Trump’ by his critics – a reference to the budget Chinese online marketplace – in a characterization that may have contributed to his downfall in Australia, where trust in the US has been eroded, according to recent surveys.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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“Deposit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposit. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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