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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
Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Martin Middle School On the north banks of Lady Bird Lake, Martin Middle School has been a constant in a part of East Austin that’s so often swept up in change.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Across almost two decades of ownership under Roman Abramovich, the club ruthlessly chewed through many of the world’s most famous and successful coaches, banking a steady flow of trophies and pressing the ‘eject’ button at the first sign of failure.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Yet data from many large banks suggest that lower-income consumers are still raising their spending, even if by not as much.
—Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Martin Middle School On the north banks of Lady Bird Lake, Martin Middle School has been a constant in a part of East Austin that’s so often swept up in change.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
Heiskanen's shot banked in off Switzerland defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler's stick and past goaltender Leonardo Genoni.
—CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Across almost two decades of ownership under Roman Abramovich, the club ruthlessly chewed through many of the world’s most famous and successful coaches, banking a steady flow of trophies and pressing the ‘eject’ button at the first sign of failure.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bank
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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,
6 Feb. 2026
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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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Scientists believe the ridges formed when ancient groundwater circulated through fractures in the rock, depositing minerals that hardened certain zones.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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State police obtained a search warrant for Jacobson’s bank account, which allegedly showed two $5,000 checks from the NEP account were deposited in December, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
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The unsold cars are now piling up on the dealer lots.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Both photographers center the trees, emphasizing grandeur and age, but Weston’s evergreens are timeless and untouched, Connell’s the site of human encounter, with rucksacks and sunhats piled at their base.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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The comedy was hailed as a breakthrough for not only stacking its core characters with women, but employing a screenplay written by women (Wiig and her Barb & Star castmate Annie Mumolo), as well.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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If your primary goal is stacking ounces of gold as efficiently as possible, gold bars usually win on cost per ounce.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Pruning 'Kaleidoscope' Abelia 'Kaleidoscope' Abelia naturally develops a low mounding crown that requires little pruning to maintain.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Not guys willing to take the Coors Field mound as a last resort, but those who actively want to be there.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Bank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bank. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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