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as in saving
to put in an account
we quickly deposited the check in a bank account
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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
For those working in the service industry or who own a small business, depositing cash can be a hurdle with an online-only provider, but seamless at a local bank branch or through an Interactive Teller Machine, such as Arvest’s ATM with Live Teller.
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Barbara White, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
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
The Miami Hurricanes’ slugging outfielder didn’t waste the opportunity, depositing the pitch into right field for a go-ahead two-run double in the Hurricanes’ eventual 5-2 win over the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats on Wednesday at Mark Light Field.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Groundwater flowed through fractures in bedrock, depositing minerals in those fractures.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
One sequence on Saturday night stood out, in which Vancouver permitted Jordan Eberle to walk completely uncontested into the slot on the power play, depositing a puck off the skate of Matty Beniers and into the back of the net for a 4-1 Kraken lead early in the third period.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Scientists believe the ridges formed when ancient groundwater circulated through fractures in the rock, depositing minerals that hardened certain zones.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The company deducts the tax preparation fee from your refund before depositing the remaining balance into your account.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Feb. 2026
Going cashless saves money because employees don't have to spend time counting and depositing up to $50,000 after a hockey game or concert, said Gus Pine, Erie Events executive director.
—David Bruce, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Barbara White, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
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
The Miami Hurricanes’ slugging outfielder didn’t waste the opportunity, depositing the pitch into right field for a go-ahead two-run double in the Hurricanes’ eventual 5-2 win over the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats on Wednesday at Mark Light Field.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Groundwater flowed through fractures in bedrock, depositing minerals in those fractures.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
One sequence on Saturday night stood out, in which Vancouver permitted Jordan Eberle to walk completely uncontested into the slot on the power play, depositing a puck off the skate of Matty Beniers and into the back of the net for a 4-1 Kraken lead early in the third period.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Scientists believe the ridges formed when ancient groundwater circulated through fractures in the rock, depositing minerals that hardened certain zones.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The company deducts the tax preparation fee from your refund before depositing the remaining balance into your account.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Feb. 2026
Going cashless saves money because employees don't have to spend time counting and depositing up to $50,000 after a hockey game or concert, said Gus Pine, Erie Events executive director.
—David Bruce, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depositing
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Connor Bedard scored a goal and defenseman Alex Vlasic made a game-saving stop as time ran out on Thursday night as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1 to snap the NHL's longest active point streak for one team against another.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Nanos had been a rising star at the El Paso Police Department and won an officer of the year award for saving his partner's life in a 1979 incident.—
Stephanie Murray,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Does placing them in public schools represent an establishment of religion?—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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As part of his guilty plea, Daley admitted to placing multiple calls to a work line used by a member of Thompson’s family in the days after he was killed and leaving messages with threatening and harassing language.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Investors are banking that AI will spur a productivity boom and deliver unimaginable corporate profits, but that future could be far off.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2026
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Doncic capped his barrage by banking in his seventh 3-pointer late in his 15-point third quarter.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Hotel June sits at the northern edge of Malibu, just a few minutes from the Pacific Coast Highway, putting the coast and Santa Monica Bay at your doorstep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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The National Congress of American Indians praised Mullin’s nomination for putting a Tribal citizen in a Cabinet-level post.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Ultraviolet light from its host star triggers the creation of sulfur dioxide in the upper atmosphere, and a massive sub-surface magma ocean acts as a buffer, storing and releasing volatile gases over billions of years.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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This main compartment is also lined with pockets that are perfect for storing small eye shadow palettes or bronzers.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
15 Mar. 2026
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The company has presented its work through exhibitions and design collaborations, situating itself at the intersection of marine innovation and material research rather than as a traditional textile mill.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Feb. 2026
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This ornament, situating them as something between a throw pillow and a hand muff, shrouds the thick-boned fore- and hindquarters that give them a characteristic rolling gait.—
Andrew Norman Wilson,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Capability allows autonomous systems to perform multiple tasks This capability allows autonomous systems to perform tasks such as locating hostile radar emissions, monitoring communications, and supporting electronic countermeasures.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Chicago police are asking for the public's help in locating a mother and her 4-year-old daughter, last seen in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on Friday.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Academy has a rule prohibiting winners from selling or disposing of the statuette.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Instead of simply disposing of plastic, this approach upcycles environmental waste into a high-value medical resource, thereby reducing the industry’s ecological footprint while benefiting human health.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Depositing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depositing. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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