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
Pass Them Down Friends, family, and neighbors might be happy to receive hand-me-downs in good condition, just be sure to check with them before depositing a storage boxful on their porch.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Glenda Mooneyham, a South Carolina widow in her 70s, was duped into depositing $30,000 in a Bitcoin Depot ATM inside a Circle K in November 2023.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
Those beaches that draw so many people to barrier islands are also in a constant state of erosion, waves and tides scooping sand and depositing it down the coast or offshore.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
Later in the century, as more parents began opening bank accounts for their kids, those became a typical place to park allowances, offering children an early introduction to the practice of depositing and taking out money, writing checks, and interacting with a financial institution.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2025
By depositing money into a 3-month CD in 2026, savers can both boost their principal and secure 90 days of protection against market volatility.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
Purple formulas work by depositing violet pigments that neutralize yellow and orange tones, so your color stays bright, cool, and expensive-looking.
—Austen Tosone, Glamour, 17 Nov. 2025
The Auburn team solved this problem by depositing their materials directly onto solid surfaces, which improved both stability and scalability.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Porter, who was wearing forest-green DaddyGoFish waders, glided into the waist-deep rapids and walked a line between them, periodically dipping small plastic bottles into the water and then depositing them into a mesh bag.
—Katie Thornton, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Glenda Mooneyham, a South Carolina widow in her 70s, was duped into depositing $30,000 in a Bitcoin Depot ATM inside a Circle K in November 2023.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
Those beaches that draw so many people to barrier islands are also in a constant state of erosion, waves and tides scooping sand and depositing it down the coast or offshore.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
Later in the century, as more parents began opening bank accounts for their kids, those became a typical place to park allowances, offering children an early introduction to the practice of depositing and taking out money, writing checks, and interacting with a financial institution.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2025
By depositing money into a 3-month CD in 2026, savers can both boost their principal and secure 90 days of protection against market volatility.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
Purple formulas work by depositing violet pigments that neutralize yellow and orange tones, so your color stays bright, cool, and expensive-looking.
—Austen Tosone, Glamour, 17 Nov. 2025
The Auburn team solved this problem by depositing their materials directly onto solid surfaces, which improved both stability and scalability.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Porter, who was wearing forest-green DaddyGoFish waders, glided into the waist-deep rapids and walked a line between them, periodically dipping small plastic bottles into the water and then depositing them into a mesh bag.
—Katie Thornton, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depositing
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The containers stack together for space-saving storage and are dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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In addition to bills aimed at saving Coloradans money, there will be more 50 criminal justice bills aimed at making the state safer.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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This book is an account of the shooting, the trial that ensued, and the aftermath, placing it all in the context of racial tensions in Reagan-era America.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Sharks on Thursday afternoon cleared a spot on their 23-man roster for Smith’s return, placing center Ty Dellandrea on IR.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Schroder was banking on bigger offers on the free agent market, but the decision ultimately cost him millions of dollars.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Researchers are also banking DNA, creating a kind of reef edition of Noah’s Ark.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Volunteers would gather at Hunger Busters every school day, putting together sandwiches and sides for thousands of students who were experiencing food insecurity at home.—
Andrea Lucia,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The therapist is now putting themselves into a posture of the client having to gauge which is more believable, the therapist or the AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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There’s also a secret pocket in the waistband for storing small slender items like credit cards or an ID.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Marvel has publicly acknowledged that the studio's productions often scan actors' bodies, though the scans are generally only used for visual effects purposes rather than storing actors' likenesses for future projects.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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The play takes place on a subway train, and though that remains a pivotal setting, Gaines’ opens up the drama, situating Clay and Lula within a broader social landscape, reinforcing the idea that their encounter is not isolated but embedded in the violence of New York City.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
3 Jan. 2026
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Frescoes by Pellegrino Tibaldi depict the liberal arts and the four faculties of medieval knowledge, situating the library within the intellectual framework of its era.—
Navya Verma,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Jan. 2026
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After locating handgun ammunition in the SUV, Burbank PD used a helicopter and police dog named Spike to locate Alas along a steep embankment along the freeway.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Officials have requested the public's help in locating the two men, and also shared CCTV footage showing what the men were wearing on New Year’s Day.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Here are some do’s and don’ts for making use of a real Christmas tree in your garden or disposing of it properly.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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In the video, Legend, 46, could be seen wearing a robe and disposing of wrapping paper alongside their son Miles, 7.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
26 Dec. 2025
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“Depositing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depositing. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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