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Definition of banknext

bank

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noun (2)

as in mound
a pile or ridge of granular matter (as sand or snow) a bank of dirt that the construction workers left behind

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bank

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verb

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Recent Examples of bank
Noun
Anyone who uses an American bank, and who finds themselves on the president’s bad side, could be affected. Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026 High stock levels have also buoyed banks' wealth management divisions. Hugh Son, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
Alo is banking on that interest. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Jan. 2026 Paolo Banchero banked in a 3-pointer from the top of the key at the overtime buzzer to give the Orlando Magic a 104-103 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bank
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bank
Verb
  • This process is called hilling and creates an area of loose soil where tubers easily form while being shaded from the sun.
    Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2025
  • As the South Bay breeze swept into the stadium, hundreds of fans who were denied entry because of a sellout set up camp on the white stone wall and hill in between the stadium and Via Pacheco road.
    Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Schwering said one man lost $900,000, all deposited into the shadowy crypto ATM at the corner.
    Kevin Williams, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Some will pay via the form of gift cards, while others will pay you with funds deposited into your bank account.
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • One of the original first influencers, Ferragni over the years piled up modeling contracts with the likes of Pantene, hairstyling products company GHD, Lancôme, Pomellato, Bulgari, Hublot, Oreo and Nespresso.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Across Kyiv, snow covers the ground and roofs and is piled up next to sidewalks.
    Vasilisa Stepanenko, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The mega-retailer is always stacked with endless deals that can’t be beat, and its current deals on winter boots are super impressive.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Splitting and stacking the wood was her brother’s job, one of his favorite tasks.
    Sadia Shepard, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Top each mound with a whole burrata.
    C.W. Cameron, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
  • So while snow drifts that mound up alongside a properly insulated house with siding shouldn't be a problem, snow against a door leading to the deck may leak.
    Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026

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“Bank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bank. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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