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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
Vivienne Walt, Time, 9 June 2025
Under the microscope, the researchers could see deposits of a protein-like material at the sites of endothelial cell death.
—Paul McClure 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2025
Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Last season on Mama June: Family Crisis, viewers saw Alana and her mother Mama June Shannon go head-to-head after Mama June confessed to taking funds out of Alana's Coogan account, a trust where parents of child stars are legally required to deposit a percentage of their earnings.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 24 May 2025
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Noun
The ultra-deep international waters are thought to contain rich deposits of strategic metals like copper, nickel, and cobalt.
—Vivienne Walt, Time, 9 June 2025
Under the microscope, the researchers could see deposits of a protein-like material at the sites of endothelial cell death.
—Paul McClure 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2025
Verb
Authorities say Margaryan directed F.N. to deposit checks into the company’s account and then move them to other accounts and seek out bank loans, as well as paycheck protection loans and economic injury disaster loans during the pandemic.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Last season on Mama June: Family Crisis, viewers saw Alana and her mother Mama June Shannon go head-to-head after Mama June confessed to taking funds out of Alana's Coogan account, a trust where parents of child stars are legally required to deposit a percentage of their earnings.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposit
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Some of the sediment layers contained the remains of ancient grass seeds mixed with the sediment.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2025
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In fact, the waters here owe their otherworldly hue–which shifts from bright white to turquoise, cobalt and ultramarine–to a mineral-rich marine plant called Oceanic Posidonia that maintains the quality and oxygenation of the Balearic Sea by filtering the sediments.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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However, lawyers say several institutions are preparing litigation reserves on par with the maximum revenue-sharing pools stipulated by the House v. NCAA settlement.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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For years, that someone has been the U.S. Issuing, rolling, and selling Treasuries at a scale that only the world’s reserve currency can sustain.—
Jemma Green,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Maine — The state used $5.6 million from its pandemic relief fund to expand its Extended Learning Opportunity program, which provides hands-on, credit-bearing experiences outside of classrooms so students can gain valuable workforce skills.—
Jean Eddy,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The budget prioritizes children, would boost funds for nonprofit social service agencies two years from now, and would increase taxes on corporations.—
Gabby DeBenedictis,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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However, Horvath adds that the modular approach IBM is banking on to get there could prove challenging.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
10 June 2025
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That’s why Cuisinart Outdoors is banking on multifunctionality and sleek design to keep its edge.—
Tim Clark,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Every hard-working American deserves a living wage that helps put a roof over their head and food on the table–$7.25 an hour doesn't even come close.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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Fox One is launching by the fall, and puts sports at the forefront of its overall offering.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In the investigation’s latest escalation, Comer subpoenaed Biden’s physician for a deposition later this month.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
9 June 2025
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The judge overseeing the dispute, U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper, had ordered DOGE to turn over certain documents to the watchdog group by June 3 and to complete all depositions, including of Gleason, by June 13.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
6 June 2025
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In addition to several ground beef recalls reported in recent months, the U.S. cattle inventory is at a 25-year low, and severe drought in parts of the country has further reduced the feed supply, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Oil prices jumped more than 4% on Wednesday as fears of a conflict that would disrupt crude supplies suddenly swept the market.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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Sports fans who are streaming on a budget should lock into games with none other than Sling TV.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
10 June 2025
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Instead, many have chosen to expand campuses, grow research budgets, and continue charging high tuition while aggressively fundraising.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Deposit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposit. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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