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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
Matt Richardson, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, rich coal deposits stretched across northern Chinese provinces continue to feed power plants and backstop renewable supply, in a reminder that China, the world’s largest carbon emitter, has yet to kick its fossil fuel habit.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Matt Richardson, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The money the government is seeking to seize also includes bail money deposited in the court system and a fine of 2 million Hong Kong dollars ($255,440) imposed on Lai after the 2022 fraud conviction, which could be refunded to him after the convictions were quashed in February.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Noun
And waiting to hit a milestone deposit amount before acting means missing out on elevated interest rates and big returns on your money in the interim.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, rich coal deposits stretched across northern Chinese provinces continue to feed power plants and backstop renewable supply, in a reminder that China, the world’s largest carbon emitter, has yet to kick its fossil fuel habit.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
Savers should closely compare the interest-earning capabilities of CDs and money market accounts before depositing funds into either.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The money the government is seeking to seize also includes bail money deposited in the court system and a fine of 2 million Hong Kong dollars ($255,440) imposed on Lai after the 2022 fraud conviction, which could be refunded to him after the convictions were quashed in February.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposit
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The researchers used high-resolution grinding tomography and an artificial intelligence model to find the fossils, which were located in rock samples that had been preserved in seafloor sediments found in Japan and Vancouver Island from 100 to 72 million years ago.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Excavation work to remove sediment is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 27.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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If Greenlaw holds up physically — always a concern — that’s likely more than the 49ers wanted to pay for a reserve.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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According to zoo officials, the Chinese government has established 67 panda reserves and launched a national park system aimed at improving habitat connectivity and long-term survival of the species.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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All this in an environment where politicians like Jeff Bridges (running for state treasurer who lives in the Cherry Creek school district) whine and snivel about his associates in the teachers’ union not having the funds to effectively teach our kids.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Small municipalities typically have neither the expertise nor the funds to adequately secure their infrastructure, leaving them open to intrusion.—
Sue Halpern,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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While returning to his base after the training mission, the wingman suddenly banked his jet because two fellow pilots on the lead aircraft were trying to film him with their phones.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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At the Clinton office nearby, volunteers phone banked and canvassed.—
Nataliya Gumenyuk,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
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The noise levels in the arena reached epic proportions as the Hawks put the clamps on the Knicks.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Coulombe struck out Austin Wells for the second out, but from there Cora gave the ball to righty Greg Weissert, who allowed the go-ahead two-run pinch hit single to Cody Bellinger and then another RBI single to Judge to put New York ahead 4-2.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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During Musk’s deposition, OpenAI’s lawyers revealed a likely tactic in fighting against Musk’s lawsuit.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Simon acknowledged her reputation during a deposition in 2023.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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The combination of these features makes hypersonic weapons well-suited for engaging critical targets such as command centers, anti-aircraft systems, ships, and supply bases.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, recent developments, such as a surge of investors buying homes in predominantly Black neighborhoods and then leaving them vacant, cut into the supply of available homes and inflated the cost of buying a home in the city.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Athletic department budgets are rapidly increasing as schools attempt to remain competitive in the NIL era.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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While the median home value in Winchester is higher than the national average at $399,457, renting here is a more budget-friendly housing option, as Investopedia reports that rentals averaged $1,629 in February 2026, which is over $350 lower than the national average.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Deposit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposit. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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