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depository

noun

di-ˈpä-zə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce depository (audio)
Definition of depositorynext
as in warehouse
a building for storing goods a book depository

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Recent Examples of depository Most of these programs are offered through wholesale channels rather than the retail bank on the corner, which is why the loan officer at a national depository may sincerely believe no such option exists. — Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026 Those jobs belong to a separate custodian, who manages the retirement account paperwork, and a depository, who keeps the metals secure. — USA Today, 21 July 2026 Doing so also would require storage in a depository. — Kevin Fixler june 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026 He was arraigned on charges of larceny from a building, unarmed burglary, and breaking into a depository. — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for depository
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depository
  1. warehouse
  2. repository
Noun
  • Still, Kruglov said the company has backup warehouses and stores all its files in the cloud.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The churros will be available for a limited time, with launch dates varying by warehouse.
    — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of warehouse
Noun
  • The team's research is available as a preprint on the repository site arXiv and has been accepted for publication in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Italy still lacks a permanent national repository for radioactive waste from its previous nuclear program, with waste continuing to be stored at temporary facilities around the country.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
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“Depository.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depository. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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