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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
The drills came after Beijing criticized Manila’s attempts to extend its seabed rights in the South China Sea, a vital global trade route with rich undersea deposits of gas and oil that China claims almost in its entirety. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026 Once payment is received to the bitcoin address below she will be released within 12 hours of deposit to a safe drop off location back in Tucson. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Verb
Within 15 days of opening, deposit $20,000 to $49,999 to earn a $300 cash bonus; $50,000 to $99,999 to earn a $750 bonus; or $100,000+ to earn a $1,500 bonus. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 20 July 2026 In 1945, according to an account by Stuart Klawans in The Nation, the Russians transported the negative back to Moscow and deposited it at Gosfilmofund, the Soviet film archive, unaware of its value. — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 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
  • Because the work can churn up mud and sediment that can harm wildlife, the Army Corps consulted federal environmental regulators.
    — Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Large volumes of sediment and construction waste could reshape shorelines and damage coastal habitats.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
Definition of sediment
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  • Government reshuffle Ahead of the next winter period, Ukraine is strengthening the defense of its energy infrastructure and building up reserves to ensure sufficient supplies of heat and electricity.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • And China, with its massive oil inventory, has been drawing down its reserves and reduced its crude imports by more than 4 million barrels a day, according to JPMorgan.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of reserve
Noun
  • Which is more valuable might depend on where AI is as a technology, according to Joe Tigay, portfolio manager for the Rational Equity Armor Fund, a fund that prioritizes total return on investment.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • The Blazers are seeking $600 million in public funds to upgrade the arena, which is the oldest NBA arena that hasn’t been renovated.
    — Esfandiar Baraheni, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of fund
Verb
  • Michigan is banking that new offensive coordinator Jason Beck can unlock the potential that made Underwood such a coveted recruit.
    — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • And then my ride vehicle ever so slightly started to twist, to drift as if banking around a tight curve in a video game.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026
Definition of bank
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Roten and her husband are stretched thin, putting renovations of what was supposed to be a starter home on hold.
    — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The Moon’s Shadow Returns Published on NASA’s YouTube channel on July 29, the short trailer puts the emotional impact of totality front and center.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of put
Noun
  • The states, meanwhile, are seeking additional time to obtain documents and take depositions from Paramount executives.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • The official transcript of George Jones’ deposition was sealed, barring it from being accessed by the public.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of deposition
Noun
  • In a region where the demand for housing outpaces its supply, a pack of coyotes have made a vacant construction site their home.
    — N. Kirkpatrick, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2026
  • But even with that federal response, nonprofit organizations say private donations remain critical to getting supplies directly into the hands of survivors.
    — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of supply
Noun
  • Georgia still has ample budget reserves and a growing economy, prompting credit rating agencies to give the state their top scores.
    — David Wickert, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • The organization briefly benefited from federal funding in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, causing a budget crunch once those dollars ran out.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
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