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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
Tobias Burns, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
Its most recent move lower was last week, taking the deposit facility, its key rate, to 2.25%.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Critical minerals and rare earth elements are a specific group of materials that are only deposited in relatively small quantities and can be used in a variety of applications, including electronics, health care and batteries.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noun
About 60 percent of international deposits and bank loans are written in U.S. dollars, and about 70 percent of public bonds purchased in a currency other than a country’s home currency are denominated in U.S. dollars, according to researchers.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
Its most recent move lower was last week, taking the deposit facility, its key rate, to 2.25%.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, a steady stream of black SUVs rolled up, depositing yet another batch of skiers and their mountain of gear.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Critical minerals and rare earth elements are a specific group of materials that are only deposited in relatively small quantities and can be used in a variety of applications, including electronics, health care and batteries.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposit
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Curiosity has traveled over 21 miles from its landing site since 2012, and has obtained multiple drill site samples from layers of Martian sediment beneath it.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
17 Apr. 2025
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And the Hayman fire ripped through the forest surrounding much of Denver Water’s southern system — which supplies approximately 80% of the utility’s water — sending tons of sediment into pipes and reservoirs and making water delivery difficult.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2025
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Specifically licensing requirements, guidelines for guaranteeing reserves, consumer rights, and others related matters.—
Cleve Mesidor,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Diamondback Energy Diamondback Energy (FANG) is focused on the onshore oil and natural gas reserves in the Permian Basin.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2025
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Kerns's track record highlights his knowledge and skills, having served over 5,000 clients and multiple active funds under management.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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As traditional payments, stablecoins and blockchain networks continue to integrate, stablecoins will play a central role in cross-border fund transfers, digital capital markets and financial services for underbanked populations.—
Chuck Zhang,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Wall Street was banking on a revival in the initial public offering market with President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, but the president’s sweeping tariff proposals led several companies to delay their offerings.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2025
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As this author recently revealed in The Guardian newspaper, the filings show that Dominion banked a blockbuster $114.8 million (£89.1 million) reimbursement which is understood to be the largest payment to a single movie since the U.K. introduced its film fiscal incentive scheme in 2007.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Both leaders tend to put their feet in their mouths.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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The fest in the Czech spa town has earned a reputation as one of the biggest summer celebrations of film in Central Europe, putting the spotlight on new releases from the region and far beyond, along with highlights of the film festival circuit from the past year.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2025
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The finale features Dan's passionate support of his dead wife during a deposition for a lawsuit against the opioid company.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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An attorney for the governor, Scott Eckersley, later said in a deposition that Martin tried to block the release of government emails and told employees to delete their messages.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
24 Apr. 2025
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The cups are available for a limited time while supplies last.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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So events occurring far from the Caribbean can have major repercussions for its ability to ensure an affordable and varied energy supply.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Many agencies are operating on a tight budget and with minimal staff.—
Joseph T. Monahan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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In most cases with higher education endowments, this wealth, which helps buoy a nonprofit’s budget, is supposed to last forever.—
Todd L. Ely,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Deposit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposit. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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