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noun

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

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

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3
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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deposit

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verb

di-ˈpä-zət How to pronounce deposit (audio)
1
as in to bank
to put in an account we quickly deposited the check in a bank account

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2
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
Noun
European consumers can expect natural gas from an undersea deposit off Cyprus to help meet their energy needs as early as March 2028, the island nation’s energy minister said. — Menelaos Hadjicostis, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026 Wyoming is home to large uranium deposits that state leaders hope can one day power reactors across the country. — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
Your cash reward will be deposited within 10 business days of completing the qualification requirements. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026 The rubber nozzle protector forms a seal with the robot, and the nozzle uses high-pressure water to flush out the robot’s filter basket, depositing any debris in the station’s filter tray. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deposit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposit
  1. sediment
  2. reserve
  3. fund
  4. bank
  5. put
  6. deposition
  7. supply
  8. budget
Noun
  • Fishing boats were stranded ashore, infrastructure was damaged and homes were surrounded by sediment left by receding waters.
    — Yacob Herin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Initially, Republican officials in several rural Maryland jurisdictions, under the banner of the Clean Chesapeake Coalition, challenged the deal, as they had long been aggrieved by sediment overflow events from the at-capacity dam in Cecil County.
    — Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sediment
Noun
  • Rustenburg is a hub for platinum mining in South Africa, which has the largest platinum reserves in the world.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Maye’s first pass, a go ball down the right sideline intended for Doubs was batted away by reserve corner Kindle Vildor.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of reserve
Noun
  • Willingham said Wednesday that city governments have a responsibility to make sure information collected about their residents is kept safe, especially since Flock contracts are paid for with public funds.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Ideally, both Lewis-Skelly and Nwaneri stay and funds are generated by high-fee sales for more expendable players — the likes of Gabriel Jesus, Fabio Vieira and Reiss Nelson — but that is not realistic.
    — Kaya Kaynak, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of fund
Verb
  • Harris actually banked in her first 3-pointer of the final quarter, a sign of things to come.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Ariel Atkins cut the deficit to 90-87 after banking in a three-pointer with 22 seconds remaining, but the Mercury made their free throws and pressured the Sparks’ offense.
    — Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
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Verb
  • Willy Adames and Rafael Devers singled to start the fourth against Melton, putting runners at the corners.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • As one University of Helsinki scholar of Chinese political economy put it, stablecoins can circulate beyond regulatory oversight, interfere with capital account management and complicate the central bank's control over settlement.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of put
Noun
  • Black has reportedly agreed to appear for a deposition in September and produce the NDAs.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The lawsuit attributes the new information to a deposition of Richard Cooper, the BBC’s director of digital distribution.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of deposition
Noun
  • Ships can take on new supplies and allow its sailors to rest and relax during those port calls.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Basic groceries like milk, cheese, eggs, and pancake mix are also available, though guests are equally free to bring their own supplies to cook in their rooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of supply
Noun
  • This includes a minimum of $100,000 for OCPS to make up for budget deficits.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The budget has emerged as a dividing line between those candidates and the two unions.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
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