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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
a bank of telephones set up for the telethon
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Recent Examples of bank
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
In December, Thompson told reporters that the federal government had recovered up to $70 million, about $30 million of which is in bank accounts.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Ryan Poehling scored short-handed, Chris Kreider added a power-play goal and Pavel Mintyukov banked in a long empty-netter.
—CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The message pressures immediate action, directs users to non-government websites, and requests sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, bank details or login credentials.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
In December, Thompson told reporters that the federal government had recovered up to $70 million, about $30 million of which is in bank accounts.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
Ryan Poehling scored shorthanded, Chris Kreider added a power-play goal, and Pavel Mintyukov banked in a long empty-netter.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Ryan Poehling scored short-handed, Chris Kreider added a power-play goal and Pavel Mintyukov banked in a long empty-netter.
—CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bank
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Some members say conversations are still ongoing about redistricting in Indiana, though Thursday’s vote makes that hill a steeper climb for Republicans with a candidate deadline in February fast-approaching.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
13 Dec. 2025
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Contouring—side hilling over 30-degree loose rock—takes us 25 minutes.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
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The check had already been deposited.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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And then they're getting caught after their accounts get flagged either by withdrawing or depositing money with something that doesn't match.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Parchment is piled high at its base.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Massive snow banks, often piled high in urban areas, make already-scarce parking even more limited.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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However, stacking many layers increases the electrical contact resistance at their interfaces, which leads to energy losses and limits overall efficiency, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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But that gauntlet is now over, and the Horned Frogs must take advantage and begin to stack wins, starting with Saturday’s game against Kansas State.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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Rounds of roasted purple sweet potatoes arrive mounded with a mixture of salsa macha and butter, and liberally flecked with chives.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Fresh thyme and roasted garlic butter make for a bright-yet-rich broth, always mounded with Dungeness claws and hefty prawns.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Bank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bank. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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