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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
Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
This year in January, Gilchrist said the bank was exiting the mortgage origination business and looking for alternatives for its credit card business.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
The former state official is also banking on his wider name recognition to help close the gap.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 23 Oct. 2025
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Noun
While the day is not a federal holiday, many people are left wondering if banks, post offices and shipping services will be open or accessible to the public.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
This year in January, Gilchrist said the bank was exiting the mortgage origination business and looking for alternatives for its credit card business.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
Rosner at Goldman Sachs also said that traders can bank on another cut in December, especially given the lack of economic data for central bank policymakers to weigh.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
The former state official is also banking on his wider name recognition to help close the gap.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bank
Verb
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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
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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
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Several companies, mostly armored carrier companies, operate coin terminals where banks can withdraw and deposit coins.—
Ken Sweet,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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When and How To Clean Up Leaves Don't panic if a rainstorm deposits a layer of wet leaves on your lawn.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But with the two-time NFL MVP back in the lineup, the Ravens looked much more like themselves, piling up 338 yards of offense, 229 coming in the second half.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Yuanta Securties’ data shows foreign institutions drove early gains late last year by piling into large-cap tech names, but local institutions and individuals have since stepped in aggressively to sustain momentum.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Just stack the shoeboxes on top of each other, and secure them with string or glue before creating a way to hang it in your closet.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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The restaurant violated 14 standards, including employee drinks stored near food prep areas and metal pans stacked wet.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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After the foliage has reached around a foot tall, mound more soil around the base of your plants.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Place apple mixture on top of cranberries, mounding slightly in center; push down any sharp apple edges.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Bank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bank. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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