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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
Earl Carr, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
In fact, deposits for key fobs are common in community associations.
—Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025
Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
The item can be deposited in an aluminum or mixed metal recycling container.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
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Noun
Even after breaking their USD peg amid Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) infamous 2023 collapse, Circle has regained the market’s confidence by diversifying away from regional banks like SVB assuring investors that reserve deposits would be fully available to them after the collapse.
—Earl Carr, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
In fact, deposits for key fobs are common in community associations.
—Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025
Verb
Taxpayers can use it to deposit their refunds in up to three accounts.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
The item can be deposited in an aluminum or mixed metal recycling container.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposit
Noun
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Sometimes, Tarhan explained, women will flip the cups over and try and try to decipher the meaning left behind by the coffee sediment — kind of like reading your fortune in tea leaves.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2025
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Cable bacteria are found in marine and freshwater sediments and, unusually among bacteria, are electrically conductive.—
Ritsuko Kawai,
Wired News,
5 May 2025
Noun
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The Dutchman claimed Valdes refused to play in a reserve game.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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This volume ranks as the highest outside of Covid (2019/20) and the period (2012/13-2015/16) when the Chinese reserve system was holding an exceptional amount of cotton.—
SJ Guest Editorial,
Sourcing Journal,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Permanent life insurance with cash value can provide tax-efficient access to funds.—
Joshua Harmon,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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To finance the effort, Local 64 wants to explore new revenue sources, such as grant and private-public funds; review current spending and find long-term funding — without shutting down service at existing facilities.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Rivian is banking on the less-expensive R2 to reinvigorate demand.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
6 May 2025
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The administration is banking on the fact that migrants would rather leave the country than risk being arrested by immigration officials and face a fine — a choice many are now grappling with.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
6 May 2025
Verb
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The first set was tied 10 times before the Saints finally put it away 25-21 on a Pabarcus kill.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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The last time Florida put a zero on the board through three periods?—
Adam Beasley,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
Noun
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In December Bomba testified via video in a deposition ordered by the federal judge presiding over the lawsuit.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
13 May 2025
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On Friday, the rapper’s legal team is set to sit Moretti through another deposition, or a sworn interview with a witness conducted before a trial.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
Noun
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The drinks are available for a limited time, while supplies last this summer.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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When emulsifiers began spreading through the food supply, the agency wasn’t focusing on the gut microbiome, a relatively recent scientific frontier, researchers said.—
David Hilzenrath,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
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President Donald Trump and the offices driving the budget and personnel reductions likely exceeded their authority, Illston wrote.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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As part of the agreement, the company agreed to fund two-thirds of the overall budget, of which $10 million was to pay VFX powerhouse Double Negative.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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“Deposit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposit. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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