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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
Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Later, orange lanterns carrying well-wishes floated toward the stars, mingling with the distant strains of Lao ditties from the karaoke machines of the ramshackle bars that lined the banks.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
Davis banked in a corner 3 on the ensuing possession to put the Cougars ahead for good, and Wright made four free throws in the final seconds to seal the win.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
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Noun
And according to investigators, there hasn’t been any activity in his bank accounts, including any access to his parents’ estate.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Later, orange lanterns carrying well-wishes floated toward the stars, mingling with the distant strains of Lao ditties from the karaoke machines of the ramshackle bars that lined the banks.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Investors are banking that AI will spur a productivity boom and deliver unimaginable corporate profits, but that future could be far off.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
Davis banked in a corner 3 on the ensuing possession to put the Cougars ahead for good, and Wright made four free throws in the final seconds to seal the win.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 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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That's $4 earned for every $100 deposited with virtually no risk, as CD accounts have fixed interest rates that will remain the same until the account matures.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Simply depositing money into the account without selecting investments means your contributions may sit as cash, earning little.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine’s top sanctions adviser is worried the mountain of restrictions piled against Russia’s oil and gas industry since 2022 is close to crumbling under the weight of soaring global oil prices.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Even when responsibilities pile up, prioritize carefully, because your long-term goals are still important.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Multiple locations Lavaca Street Bar The TVs are endless, the tap wall stacked and the various food options at all three locations, from killer smashburgers to fresh seafood, serve some of the best bar food in town.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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This is a specialized, premium form of DRAM that stacks chips die-to-die to achieve dramatically faster data transfer speeds.—
Sha Rabii,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Set out salad plates, mounding each with the salad (or serve on a large platter).—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Waldron back to mound Matt Waldron pitched in the bullpen Thursday, his first time on the mound in nearly two weeks.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Bank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bank. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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