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as in deposited
to put in an account
she always banks half of her paycheck
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Recent Examples of banked
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.
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CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The reps banked by young players matter.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Grenald later banked in a basket from beyond the arc and blocked a shot on the ensuing possession that led to two foul shots by Rice (8 for 11 free throws).
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
Eventually, Sammy Blais banked one off the back of Swayman’s head from behind the goal line to give the Habs a 1-0 lead.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
Ty-Laur Johnson banked in a 3-point shot with less than a second showing on the clock Friday night to lead the University of San Diego to an 82-80 upset victory over host UC San Diego at LionTree Arena.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025
In total, he's banked $237,429 in purses, the Turfway Park news release stated.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2025
Posted at the side of the crease, San Jose winger William Eklund banked a puck into the net off the skate of Wild defender Jonas Brodin for an early lead.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025
Rather than add multiple high-caliber relievers and deal with roster construction issues at a later date, Los Angeles banked on its internal options.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The reps banked by young players matter.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Grenald later banked in a basket from beyond the arc and blocked a shot on the ensuing possession that led to two foul shots by Rice (8 for 11 free throws).
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
Eventually, Sammy Blais banked one off the back of Swayman’s head from behind the goal line to give the Habs a 1-0 lead.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
Ty-Laur Johnson banked in a 3-point shot with less than a second showing on the clock Friday night to lead the University of San Diego to an 82-80 upset victory over host UC San Diego at LionTree Arena.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025
In total, he's banked $237,429 in purses, the Turfway Park news release stated.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2025
Posted at the side of the crease, San Jose winger William Eklund banked a puck into the net off the skate of Wild defender Jonas Brodin for an early lead.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025
Rather than add multiple high-caliber relievers and deal with roster construction issues at a later date, Los Angeles banked on its internal options.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banked
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The return of Wagner couldn’t come at a better time for Jamahl Mosley‘s squad that is working to remain afloat as injuries to Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs and other key players have piled up.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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The federal officer steps in front of the Honda SUV, parked nearly perpendicular across a one-way residential street in Minneapolis, with snow piled up on the curb.—
Claire Galofaro,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Schwering said one man lost $900,000, all deposited into the shadowy crypto ATM at the corner.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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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
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From Thin Mints and Peanut Butter Patties to Caramel Delites, fan-favorite flavors were stacked high as troop leaders stopped by throughout the day to pick up their orders and prepare for the busy weeks ahead.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The judiciary is stacked with regime allies, as is the electoral council.—
Michael Albertus,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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Fill each pepper half with dip until slightly mounded.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Its natural form is loosely mounded and spreading, making a good candidate for erosion control.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2025
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“Banked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banked. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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