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as in fund
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose
made a deposit at the bank every week
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as in to put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
deposited their luggage at the foot of the hotel bed
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Recent Examples of deposit
Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
In addition to the $5,000 performance deposit, Moermond said the property owner will need to provide a complete abatement plan laying out future lighting, cameras, bids for trade labor improvements in particular parts of the building and other evidence of a detailed scope of work.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
So, that unknown plant growing in your yard could’ve hitched a ride on your clothes or shoes, been deposited by a bird, or blown in with the wind.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
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Noun
What To Know Two groups of beneficiaries will see deposits this week.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
In addition to the $5,000 performance deposit, Moermond said the property owner will need to provide a complete abatement plan laying out future lighting, cameras, bids for trade labor improvements in particular parts of the building and other evidence of a detailed scope of work.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
The officer swung his undercover truck around, radioing his team to converge on a man who was depositing a $50 bill into the machine.
—Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
So, that unknown plant growing in your yard could’ve hitched a ride on your clothes or shoes, been deposited by a bird, or blown in with the wind.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposit
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By leaving roots in place, the landscape may remain more stable, helping reduce sediment runoff into creeks and wetlands.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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When work is happening, enough sediment is stirred up that water can run discolored for about 24 hours after the process has been completed until the muck all settles out.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
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Las Vegas’ Game 1 three-point victory was fueled by its stellar reserves as guards Jewell Loyd and Dana Evans combined to score 39 points.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The design calls for battery energy storage systems to handle short-term fluctuations with millisecond response, while hydrogen reserves provide long-duration, seasonal backup through fuel cells and turbines.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Republican bill did crack down on that practice but California − which has put new restrictions and payments on its Medi-Cal plan for undocumented immigrants − maintains that effort is paid for out of state funds, not federal money (because it's prohibited).—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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There’s also a large amount of funds earmarked for the three-year mark.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
4 Oct. 2025
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In a different world, Isak would still be playing for Howe, an outcome the club banked on way beyond the point of tenability.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Many of Citi’s competitors have already been banking on AI training investments.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Let the filter dry completely before putting it back and using the blow dryer again.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Notre Dame had a 79-yard TD drive in the third quarter and a 52-yarder in the fourth to put the game away.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Oct. 2025
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In a deposition last year, former Columbus Police Det.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
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Halfway during a pivotal deposition scene, a light cue failed and the cast had to leave the stage.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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The improved profitability came as Beijing intensified efforts to rein in excess supply and aggressive price wars that had hurt companies' bottom line.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Spotify said that advertisers using Yahoo DSP can access the Spotify Ad Exchange via a new direct integration that lets advertisers improve audience addressability across Spotify supply through Yahoo ConnectID.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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As the shutdown unfolds, Democrats appear determined to hold their ground, framing the fight not just as a budget dispute but as a broader defense of democratic norms and public services.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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That’s despite the prospect of the government increasing taxes on the banking sector in its upcoming budget.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Deposit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposit. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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