1
as in reserves
a collection of things kept available for future use or need
a deposit of ammunition under lock and key
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2
as in funds
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose
made a deposit at the bank every week
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as in banks
to put in an account
we quickly deposited the check in a bank account
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2
as in places
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 deposits
Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Book a table ahead of time online (reservations require deposits during match times).
—Ella Gonzales
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Citric Acid Method Similar to borax, citric acid can safely and effectively remove water marks, rust, and mineral deposits from your toilet bowl.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
But the stock lost a lot of that ground in April when its Q1 numbers flew in under estimates thanks to lower loans and deposits and two commercial real estate loans being moved to nonaccrual (the borrower has stopped making payments, usually for at least 90 days).
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The crypto industry sees the bill as a good thing, offering predictable oversight and guardrails—as well as allowing crypto exchanges to offer interest-like payments on deposits.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 June 2026
The country’s southeastern region is home to one of the world’s largest hard-rock deposits of lithium, key for making batteries used in the renewable energy sector.
—semafor.com, 1 June 2026
The markings were initially identified as prehistoric art in 1912 by professor William Sollas and Henri Breuil but were later dismissed as a natural phenomenon caused by mineral deposits seeping through the rock, the study said.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 1 June 2026
Lao officials say the five ventured into the cave last Wednesday, drawn by the promise of gold deposits, a speculative pursuit that has surged in recent years, according to research by US think tank the Stimson Center.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
The Interceptor sucks in trash and deposits it in large bins that, once full, are shipped off for appropriate disposal—and in an interesting twist, an afterlife as material for new car production.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
The technology deposits conductive and dielectric inks simultaneously, producing integrated 3D electronic structures with micro-scale precision.
—William Jones, USA Today, 8 May 2026
In less than 10 minutes, a wooden bridge deposits us on the doorstep of a cinematic landscape that unfurls into a seemingly endless patchwork of rolling hills and glens in hues of umber, cinnamon, and ochre, flanked by mountains standing sentinel on either side.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
Commuter trains run from Washington’s Union Station to Baltimore’s Camden Station, which deposits fans right outside Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Even a protein treatment applied to your natural hair deposits an almost imperceptible film atop the strands, rendering the texture distinctly different, thicker, and drier.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
Guests pile into an elevator on Goat Island that speeds down to the base of the falls and deposits them by the Hurricane Deck and adjoining catwalk.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
Why these deposits exist might remain unknown; however, the Melsonby deposits showcase power and wealth, according to LBV, which might even be linked to a famous female queen of Rome, Queen Cartimandua, who ruled Brigantes in the 50s and 60s AD.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
Noel was asked about the 12 cash deposits beginning in April 2018 that had been previously identified by investigators.
—Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Book a table ahead of time online (reservations require deposits during match times).
—Ella Gonzales
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Citric Acid Method Similar to borax, citric acid can safely and effectively remove water marks, rust, and mineral deposits from your toilet bowl.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
But the stock lost a lot of that ground in April when its Q1 numbers flew in under estimates thanks to lower loans and deposits and two commercial real estate loans being moved to nonaccrual (the borrower has stopped making payments, usually for at least 90 days).
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The crypto industry sees the bill as a good thing, offering predictable oversight and guardrails—as well as allowing crypto exchanges to offer interest-like payments on deposits.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 June 2026
The country’s southeastern region is home to one of the world’s largest hard-rock deposits of lithium, key for making batteries used in the renewable energy sector.
—semafor.com, 1 June 2026
The markings were initially identified as prehistoric art in 1912 by professor William Sollas and Henri Breuil but were later dismissed as a natural phenomenon caused by mineral deposits seeping through the rock, the study said.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 1 June 2026
Lao officials say the five ventured into the cave last Wednesday, drawn by the promise of gold deposits, a speculative pursuit that has surged in recent years, according to research by US think tank the Stimson Center.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Verb
After a storm, the ocean deposits fresh treasures along the shoreline, and during a full moon, stronger currents and lower tides can reveal hidden shells that were once out of reach.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
The Interceptor sucks in trash and deposits it in large bins that, once full, are shipped off for appropriate disposal—and in an interesting twist, an afterlife as material for new car production.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
The technology deposits conductive and dielectric inks simultaneously, producing integrated 3D electronic structures with micro-scale precision.
—William Jones, USA Today, 8 May 2026
In less than 10 minutes, a wooden bridge deposits us on the doorstep of a cinematic landscape that unfurls into a seemingly endless patchwork of rolling hills and glens in hues of umber, cinnamon, and ochre, flanked by mountains standing sentinel on either side.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
Commuter trains run from Washington’s Union Station to Baltimore’s Camden Station, which deposits fans right outside Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Even a protein treatment applied to your natural hair deposits an almost imperceptible film atop the strands, rendering the texture distinctly different, thicker, and drier.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
Guests pile into an elevator on Goat Island that speeds down to the base of the falls and deposits them by the Hurricane Deck and adjoining catwalk.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
Why these deposits exist might remain unknown; however, the Melsonby deposits showcase power and wealth, according to LBV, which might even be linked to a famous female queen of Rome, Queen Cartimandua, who ruled Brigantes in the 50s and 60s AD.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposits
Noun
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The move triggered a global collapse of silver prices, froze half the world’s precious metal reserves, and helped ignite the cascading crises of 1873.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Throughout his prolific career, Bryson became known for his pristine tenor and remarkable reserves of technical ability, working with fellow illustrious R&B singers including Sam Cooke and Brian McKnight.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
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Let’s analyze two funds from the sector to see this phenomenon at work.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The loan debt, however, remained on the Grove project’s books — though that entity never received the funds, Brooks said.—
Jay Weaver
June 6,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Four minute into the game, Pop Isaacs banks a 3-pointer to put the Aggies ahead 8-4.—
Joseph Duarte,
Houston Chronicle,
21 Mar. 2026
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The group banks its seventh champ total.—
Pamela Bustios,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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If the council places the charter amendment on the November ballot and voters approve it, the shift likely wouldn’t come until after a new city attorney is named.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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That places the Rams with the 13th hardest schedule.—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Its agenda covers financing options for issuers and the strain that property insurance costs and commercial real estate vacancies place on public budgets, along with bond pricing and market data.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The stakes extend well beyond budgets.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Zegna typically saves its collection debut for Milan Fashion Week, and by moving it to the west, the show delivered an exclamation point for Los Angeles as the third high-profile runway presentation in the city after Hermès in Bel-Air last night and Dior at LACMA last month.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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Rather than measuring activity like tokens consumed or lines of code, Wu said, Cognition estimates the number of human engineering hours its agent actually saves and backs that estimate with a refund.—
Jasmine Wu,Deirdre Bosa,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Food and drink While many hoteliers rhapsodize about their estate-to-plate dishes, The Newt puts its guests right in the heart of the garden, in its café overlooking the parabola.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Out of this evolutionary necessity, new ways of leading are emerging based on the consciousness of a connected self, that both embraces the ego and puts it in service of a bigger picture, a higher calling.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The company positions itself as more than your average truck stop or roadside convenience store.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Potentially just about everywhere, although which positions Newcastle recruit in will partly depend upon outgoings and the availability of targets, so priorities may change as the summer develops.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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“Deposits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposits. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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