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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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
Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Rather than striking out to find new deposits in unknown or underdeveloped regions, leading companies in the global gold sector tend to target mature regions with a history of gold discovery.
—William Jones, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
This part of the bathroom is often overlooked when cleaning the bathroom, but mold, mildew, and mineral deposits can build up in the tank and cause smelly odors.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
An equal-parts mix of vinegar and water can make a good solution for breaking down these deposits and loosening them enough to easily scrub away the residue.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
For costs in between that users can’t afford, the plan would lend users the money and future monthly deposits would go toward paying back the loan.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, crews will check on Indian Creek Trail and any mud deposits — which can be very slippery for equipment to drive on.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
After completing the deal, First Citizens’ first goal was to get bankers working with their clients in a bid to stabilize the loss of deposits, rather than worry about integration, Cadieux said.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
At the time, Smith said the site’s cultural significance could be mitigated by collecting subsurface deposits for lab analysis, according to the environmental review.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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
The agency deposits up to $1,000 in these accounts them if parents complete recommended preventive care before their babies turn two.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Because of the low reactivity of fluorine, when KL-50 deposits fluoroethyl groups onto the cells, the crosslinks are slow to form.
—Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Designed to melt instantly into skin, all of this is spun into a lightweight cream that deposits medium, buildable luminous matte coverage meant to last for up to 16 hours.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
The Lakers are already taking deposits for season tickets in Coachella Valley, starting at $100 per account.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Rather than striking out to find new deposits in unknown or underdeveloped regions, leading companies in the global gold sector tend to target mature regions with a history of gold discovery.
—William Jones, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
This part of the bathroom is often overlooked when cleaning the bathroom, but mold, mildew, and mineral deposits can build up in the tank and cause smelly odors.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
An equal-parts mix of vinegar and water can make a good solution for breaking down these deposits and loosening them enough to easily scrub away the residue.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
For costs in between that users can’t afford, the plan would lend users the money and future monthly deposits would go toward paying back the loan.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, crews will check on Indian Creek Trail and any mud deposits — which can be very slippery for equipment to drive on.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
After completing the deal, First Citizens’ first goal was to get bankers working with their clients in a bid to stabilize the loss of deposits, rather than worry about integration, Cadieux said.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
At the time, Smith said the site’s cultural significance could be mitigated by collecting subsurface deposits for lab analysis, according to the environmental review.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
The agency deposits up to $1,000 in these accounts them if parents complete recommended preventive care before their babies turn two.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Because of the low reactivity of fluorine, when KL-50 deposits fluoroethyl groups onto the cells, the crosslinks are slow to form.
—Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Designed to melt instantly into skin, all of this is spun into a lightweight cream that deposits medium, buildable luminous matte coverage meant to last for up to 16 hours.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposits
Noun
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In the state’s email to Abruzzo seeking to know more about the reserves, Fennell didn’t specify why the state wants the information.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Its quota system rewards restraint over investment, even as producers race to monetize reserves before the energy transition narrows the field to the lowest-cost barrels.—
Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Duffy said Spirit has the money in reserve funds to refund travelers who booked tickets before the airline ceased operations earlier this morning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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The club is, in fact, controlled by funds managed by Clearlake Capital, the private equity firm Feliciano co-founded.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 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
Verb
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But gift cards are considered unsecured debt, which places them at the back of the line among the company's creditors.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The election was called two years ahead of the constitutional deadline, and the win places Browne on path to become his twin-island nation’s longest-serving prime minister after first winning office in 2014.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The money that was supposed to stabilize local budgets was quietly redirected to help Hartford balance its books.—
Jennifer Mahr,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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Since the start of the conflict with Iran, gasoline prices in California and across the country have increased by more than $1 a gallon, straining already tight family budgets.—
Ryan Cummings,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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For the fourth straight game, the B’s managed just one goal in regulation on Alex Lyon (25 saves on Friday).—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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In other words, the center makes use of energy that’s already being generated and saves it for when suppliers need more.—
Sofi Zeman
May 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
Verb
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And that last item often puts us closer to those teenage feelings than heartbreak ever can.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
4 May 2026
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The latest poll puts Bianco in third place at 14%, followed by Tom Steyer, the billionaire hedge fund founder and environmental advocate, at 12%.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Verb
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By sourcing insulation from wetland crops, Ponda positions BioPuff as an alternative to both synthetics and down—and as a way to help restore damaged ecosystems.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The North Star state now has an opportunity to write a narrative that positions it as a hub for both innovation and solidarity — harnessing stories that can travel beyond local borders and serve as a model for entrepreneurs everywhere.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Deposits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposits. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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