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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
Reserves are deposits that banks themselves hold at the central bank, and the Fed can create them at will with a keystroke. — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Pests or salt buildup in soil can stress pothos; use insecticidal soap or flush or replace soil to remove harmful deposits. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
Jeanie may view walking away as losing something that can’t be replaced by any amount deposited into a bank account. — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Collier recommends using color-refreshing products between appointments to help keep your shade looking vibrant, while a color-depositing mask can be used to refresh the tone at home. — Emma-Jade Stoddart, Glamour, 20 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
  • The researchers say the ancient escarpment may have influenced river systems, sediment transport and the flooding of continental interiors long before the rapid diversification of complex life during the Cambrian explosion.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In Athens, the finely-ground sediment called katakathi settles to the bottom, each pour heavy and dark, demanding patience and time.
    — Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of sediment
Noun
  • Large oil reserves kept the world from entering a major oil shortage when the war with Iran started in February.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The kitchen is the AI-buildout sector, desperate to turn some $2 trillion into vast reserves of computing capacity by the end of next year.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of reserve
Noun
  • But the Fed under Warsh is widely expected to buck that pressure and hold rates steady next month, a consensus reflected in Fed funds futures contracts.
    — Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
  • As new investors look to buy or license those assets, the fund will reinvest any returns into its other programs.
    — Brad Quick, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of fund
Verb
  • The team needs to bank three years of funding — over $200,000 — to ensure marmot research can continue next summer.
    — Brittany Peterson, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Many apps were originally built for users with disabilities; this permission lets an app read everything on a screen and simulate taps, exactly the actions banking trojans abuse to steal one-time codes.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of bank
Verb
  • Hospitals and other healthcare providers have warned that the changes could put additional financial pressure on rural facilities that rely heavily on Medicaid reimbursements.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • But the band fury is as climactic as anything that could be done continuing to have the full ensemble play… and Dudamel looked happy enough to put his baton down, turn around and just watch the group play for a few minutes.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of put
Noun
  • According to interview recordings and depositions played in the documentary, Barnett became increasingly concerned that a decline in leadership and quality control would directly impact the safety of the 787 Dreamliners.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026
  • ActBlue cofounder Matt DeBergalis invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination multiple times on Thursday during a closed-door deposition in a congressional investigation of the Democratic fundraising platform.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of deposition
Noun
  • But the market’s impressive ability to at least partially work its way around the conflict has also prevented prices from surging as astronomically high as the world’s largest-ever oil supply shock would suggest.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • When the state failed to secure bids, municipalities had to seek emergency supplies or contact salt mines directly.
    — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of supply
Noun
  • Capricorn December 22 – January 19 Your long-term goal needs a budget that supports the whole journey.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The draft budget sets eight priorities, including food and energy self-sufficiency.
    — Celestine Iyer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Deposit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposit. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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