depositing

verb

present participle of deposit
1
as in saving
to put in an account we quickly deposited the check in a bank account

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2
as in placing
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 depositing But the tireless churn of his storytelling, picking up and depositing little clues of what came before, is the mark of an auteur who has barely scratched the surface of his prowess. — Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026 Beaches typically go through a seasonal cycle with powerful winter waves dragging sand out to sea and more mild summer waves depositing the sand back onshore. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 Marner skated from near the blue line toward the slot, depositing the puck just seven seconds into the penalty. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 After her death, Ettie executed Florine’s estate, depositing her paintings in major collections and organizing exhibitions. — Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026 To pay for this labor, inmates claim that individuals outside of prison are depositing thousands of dollars into the commissary accounts of those serving the rapper. — Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026 Check the offer’s terms before depositing or placing a qualifying bet. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Suzuki forged a tie in the fifth inning, depositing a 1-0 pitch from Ralston over the wall in center field. — Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026 The highway winds past some seriously impressive views before depositing drivers right on the floor of Zion Canyon. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depositing
  1. saving
  2. placing
  3. banking
  4. putting
  5. storing
  6. situating
  7. locating
  8. disposing
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  • Republicans are prioritizing efforts to save their Senate majority over saving the House majority, while Democrats are capitalizing on opportunities in conservative areas, Fowler says.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The survey’s proponents can also point to competing demands—such as housing, medical costs, and support for family members—as real constraints on saving, even for higher earners.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of saving
Verb
  • For example, placing a cardboard box in the trash may normally be acceptable.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Alternatively, depression may involve placing too much confidence in outdated forecasts.
    — Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of placing
Verb
  • Of course, less favorable time zones almost guarantee lower viewership for at least the next couple World Cups, but FIFA is nonetheless banking that this year’s event will juice interest stateside in four years time.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
  • First, the technology companies banking their futures on AI are also keen on a revival of nuclear power to provide the electricity for all those data centers.
    — Andrew Moseman, IEEE Spectrum, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of banking
Verb
  • Matthieu Blazy did the same thing in reverse at Chanel, putting a pink lace shirt under a great slouchy tweed coat.
    — Laurence Goldberg, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Yoko said her daughter simply tried to prevent an agitated resident from biting others by putting her hand around the person’s chin.
    — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of putting
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  • The Russian military hit the facilities involved in making and storing drones and cruise missiles and transport infrastructure in Kyiv in overnight strikes, the Defense Ministry said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In practice, that means keeping prep tools like knives, cutting boards and mixing bowls together near one counter and storing cookware, oils and utensils close to the stove.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of storing
Verb
  • Does the emphasis in this summer’s shows on Lee’s painting suggest a new phase in the reception of his work—situating him, perhaps, in greater proximity to Korean dansaekhwa painting than to the School of Things?
    — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The Sun is in Virgo until September 22, situating you in your annual season of renewal and personal vitality.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of situating
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  • The Kansas City Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a vehicle investigators believe may be connected to the fatal shooting of a former University of Missouri Kansas City volleyball player.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The Parker County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a 22-year-old man wanted in connection with a shooting Tuesday morning.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of locating
Verb
  • To avoid bear encounters, Fish and Wildlife recommends removing unsecured food from cars and tents, using bear-resistant food canisters or bear lockers, and regularly disposing trash.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
  • According to the complaint, Gutierrez Marfil admitted to Cal Fire law enforcement of disposing hot ashes into a burn pile, which then caused fire.
    — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of disposing

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