deposit 1 of 2

1
as in sediment
matter that settles to the bottom of a body of liquid a deposit of silt on the river bed

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
2
as in reserve
a collection of things kept available for future use or need a deposit of ammunition under lock and key

Synonyms & Similar Words

3

deposit

2 of 2

verb

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of deposit
Noun
But as of Monday, Huntington Place offered to just refund the association's $8,000 deposit. Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 11 July 2025 However, drop-box deposits typically take a few days to be scanned and have their status updated online. Sophie Levenson, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Verb
Property owners simply collect the rent checks, deposit them, and go back to the beach. Roger Valdez, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 But the company only takes a few loads of new waste a year – 0.88 tons in 2024 – and is currently depositing waste in just 25 acres. Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for deposit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposit
Noun
  • There's no sediment to be found here, just a nice, bold cup of coffee.
    Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 11 July 2025
  • Most early pterosaurs are found in oceanic sediments.
    Sara Schilling July 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • There were extra demands on the banking system because of insurance company losses against the San Francisco earthquake, and Cortelyou reinforced the requirement to base reserves in federal bonds.
    Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • Those reserves might come in handy based on the rest of North Dakota’s economic picture, which is not pretty.
    Scott Cohn, CNBC, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • The Coastal Bend center acknowledged using state funds to buy land for a new facility.
    Cassandra Jaramillo, CBS News, 11 July 2025
  • Measured by Morningstar, the fund's return of about 14% this year is in the top three percent in its category, which includes nearly 1,400 other funds.
    Jesse Pound, CNBC, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • Earlier this month, Stellantis unveiled a 17,000 euro hybrid Fiat 500, which the automaker is banking on to revive its ailing production in Italy.
    Giulio Piovaccari, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
  • The group is also banking on receiving $36.1 million in tax credits associated with historic properties even though 101 Ash St. is not a historic property.
    Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
Verb
  • Cayley put her deposit down in February and traveled to Turkey in May.
    Hedy Phillips, People.com, 15 July 2025
  • But the 2025 grades put Brookshire Elementary School in Winter Park in an uncomfortable spotlight.
    Zoey Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • The dismissal comes one day before Lively's deposition, which will take place in an undisclosed location following a recent protective order that was granted to the Another Simple Favor actress.
    Sharareh Drury, People.com, 16 July 2025
  • Lively’s team asked Judge Lewis Liman to order the deposition to be held at an alternate location — which was kept redacted in the public version of the motion.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • These solutions enabled companies to reduce lead times, decrease working capital requirements, and improve uptime by ensuring the availability of supply for critical parts. 2024: Strategic Necessity Achieved 2024 marked the inflection point at which AI became integral to supply chain resilience.
    Paul J. Noble, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • The 2025 edition of Code Moo returns to on Tuesday, July 15, promising free food while supplies last.
    Chris Sims, IndyStar, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • Effective methods to reduce pedestrian accidents can not only save lives but dramatically decrease the financial burden of personal injury cases on city budgets.
    Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
  • In 2015, a House bill cut $75 million from LSC’s budget—nearly 20%—bringing it down to $300 million, the lowest since 1999.
    Michelle Mbekeani, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Deposit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposit. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on deposit

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!