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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
Barbara White, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Fidelity Investments Learn More Minimum deposit and balance Minimum deposit and balance requirements may vary depending on the investment vehicle selected.
—Kelsey Neubauer,liz Knueven, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
After all, a portion of every bag fee would be deposited into the state’s General Revenue Fund.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Minimum opening deposit required for checking accounts.
—Barbara White, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Fidelity Investments Learn More Minimum deposit and balance Minimum deposit and balance requirements may vary depending on the investment vehicle selected.
—Kelsey Neubauer,liz Knueven, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
First came peel-off formulas and color-depositing lip oils; now, the pendulum has swung to the lip stain marker.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
After all, a portion of every bag fee would be deposited into the state’s General Revenue Fund.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposit
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What to read next High-energy geological event Morphological and geophysical surveys are important for the recognition of anomalous subsurface structural features, Koeberl said, which may be deeply eroded craters or impact structures entirely covered by post-impact sediments.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Allred said large-scale tree removal can damage wildlife habitat, increase stormwater runoff and sediment entering nearby waterways, and add to flooding risks.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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His administration has already promised to release the nation’s oil reserves to relieve pressure and has eased sanctions on Russian oil, to the consternation of European leaders.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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Ramsden, who is thirty-one, grew up in the Lowveld region of South Africa, where his family managed a game reserve, farming livestock and sourcing wildlife, including lions, hippos, elephants, and rhinos, for export.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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The federal government has since threatened to withhold the state’s Medicaid payments, and Minnesota DHS sued in response to immediately unblock the flow of Medicaid funds.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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The criteria for gubernatorial candidates to participate considered opinion polling and campaign fund raising.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Davis banked in a corner 3 on the ensuing possession to put the Cougars ahead for good, and Wright made four free throws in the final seconds to seal the win.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Cruz banked in go-ahead 3-pointer with about 3 1/2 minutes left in the fourth and added a layup off a steal by Julissa Moto for the decisive points.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
8 Mar. 2026
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Matthews left the game immediately, without putting any weight on the leg, and wasn’t able to return.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Consecutive victories over the New York Knicks and the Minnesota Timberwolves put the Lakers back in the contender conversation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Blanquicet’s eyewitness account was revealed in his deposition filed in Miami federal court last week, before four South Florida defendants began their federal trial on murder-conspiracy charges tied to Moïse’s assassination.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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In his deposition in a civil suit later filed by Hight’s father, Smith’s chief deputy explained that because Jackson initially worked part-time, the civil service process didn’t apply to him.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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With more supply in the global markets, prices are likely to trend lower.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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This achievement is particularly important because drones operate under demanding conditions such as vibration, motion, limited power supply, and fluctuating communication signals.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Don’t be afraid to suggest budget caps for group plans, because everyone relaxes when guidelines are simple and visible.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Hunting online from Austin with a budget of around $900,000, the Smiths homed in on North Side neighborhoods including Bowmanville, Ravenswood and Lincoln Square.—
Carisa Crawford Chappell,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Deposit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposit. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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