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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
Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 8 Jan. 2026
And about that low price … While the Jetson One is priced at US$128,000, the X4 has a launch price of just $39,900 with a $5,000 deposit.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2026
Henry Wismayer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
That audit allegedly revealed more than $11,000 had been deposited into one defendant’s personal account during that period alone.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The Fed's site online lists many locations that stopped taking deposits and filling orders.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 8 Jan. 2026
And about that low price … While the Jetson One is priced at US$128,000, the X4 has a launch price of just $39,900 with a $5,000 deposit.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
The entire archipelago was built from the stuff, whether deposited from ocean sediments or from coral skeletons.
—Henry Wismayer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
That audit allegedly revealed more than $11,000 had been deposited into one defendant’s personal account during that period alone.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposit
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As a secondary benefit, the sediment removed is used to widen Oceanside beaches.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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The study also showed that sediment accumulated at an average rate of just over four centimeters per thousand years, allowing researchers to align individual rock layers with specific orbital cycles.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The local police department has its own law enforcement academy, called the Michael Haen Police Academy in remembrance of a reserve officer who was accidentally shot and killed on duty in 1978, according to KCKPD.—
Sofi Zeman
January 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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Celebrini is excited to see forwards Will Smith and Philipp Kurashev near a return to the active roster after spending the last four weeks on injured reserve.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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California planned for a measured approach to managing its growing wolf population, setting aside funds to pay for the inevitable attacks on livestock as well as the cost of helping ranchers deter the animals from settling near their properties.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The annual Movies for Grownups Awards raises funds for AARP Foundation, which works to strengthen older adults’ financial resilience.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
11 Jan. 2026
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In its 43 years of service, the Britannia banked over a million nautical miles and opened its decks to scores of influential people.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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Schroder was banking on bigger offers on the free agent market, but the decision ultimately cost him millions of dollars.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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With her signature long waves gathered into a subtle bun at the nape of her neck, this style puts the focus on the sculptural wave framing Seyfried's face opposite a deep side part.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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Jalen Brunson's running layup put New York up 72-62 early in the third quarter but the Blazers chipped away, pulling within 90-88 early in the fourth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The depositions began Monday with the testimony of LAFD firefighters Cesar Garcia and Michael Contreras.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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The deadline for the former Secretary of State’s deposition was Wednesday.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Mayor Bass also secured 17 positions for supply and maintenance staffing, including heavy-duty mechanics, mechanic helpers, tire repairers, maintenance laborers, toolroom workers, truck operators and more.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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That has been largely driven by the milk supply.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
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Equipment needs and operational enhancements are being actively addressed through the current city budget process, reflecting our ongoing commitment to providing excellent service to our community.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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As state lawmakers returned to Sacramento for a new legislative session this week, Democratic members are having serious behind-the-scenes conversations about ways to raise revenue for the state budget.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Deposit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposit. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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