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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1
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
Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
The company’s firmwide average loans and deposits were up 5% and 6% year-over-year (YoY), respectively.
—David Trainer, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The team looked for white matter hyperintensities—areas of brain tissue damage linked to small vessel disease—and amyloid plaques, the protein deposits tied to Alzheimer's disease.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The merger has elevated Old National to be the third-largest bank in the Twin Cities — as measured by deposits — and among the top 25 banking companies headquartered in the nation.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Sep. 2025
Management cited more flexibility to attract retail and commercial deposits, along with growth in its wealth and asset management lines of business.
—Morgan Chittum,kevin Stankiewicz,jeff Marks, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Kidney stones are small mineral deposits that build up in the kidneys.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Tonsil stones, or tonsilloliths, are small, firm, whitish deposits that may form in the deep pockets and corners of your tonsils.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
In some places, salt deposits were found up to 1 km thick.
—Elizabeth Fernandez, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2025
The new method deposits ultra-thin tin oxide (SnO₂) ETLs at low temperatures, which prevents damage to the perovskite.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2025
Arguably the most impressive feature of the flagship Roomba s9+ is its self-cleaning reservoir, which deposits its entire contents into the Clean Base automatically.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
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The bank’s total assets sit at $404 million, with $361 million in deposits.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
The company’s firmwide average loans and deposits were up 5% and 6% year-over-year (YoY), respectively.
—David Trainer, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The team looked for white matter hyperintensities—areas of brain tissue damage linked to small vessel disease—and amyloid plaques, the protein deposits tied to Alzheimer's disease.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The merger has elevated Old National to be the third-largest bank in the Twin Cities — as measured by deposits — and among the top 25 banking companies headquartered in the nation.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Sep. 2025
Management cited more flexibility to attract retail and commercial deposits, along with growth in its wealth and asset management lines of business.
—Morgan Chittum,kevin Stankiewicz,jeff Marks, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Kidney stones are small mineral deposits that build up in the kidneys.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Tonsil stones, or tonsilloliths, are small, firm, whitish deposits that may form in the deep pockets and corners of your tonsils.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
In some places, salt deposits were found up to 1 km thick.
—Elizabeth Fernandez, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Think of it as one fund, and whatever money everyone deposits into this goes into the investment of the casino.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2025
The new method deposits ultra-thin tin oxide (SnO₂) ETLs at low temperatures, which prevents damage to the perovskite.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2025
Arguably the most impressive feature of the flagship Roomba s9+ is its self-cleaning reservoir, which deposits its entire contents into the Clean Base automatically.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposits
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This is a dramatic shift resulting from a substantial drop in living standards over the last few years, a drop that was not cushioned by the nation’s vast lithium reserves.—
Daniel Markind,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Italy’s Eni and France’s TotalEnergies are also exploring oil production opportunities in Congo Brazzaville, as the government tries to harness its hydrocarbon reserves to solve economic challenges.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Providing both a blueprint for success and supplemental funds to other racing venues within the state, the piece of property within rock-throwing distance of the Tennessee state line has helped initiate a renaissance.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Those tactics are also used to generate funds meant to help the regime subvert international sanctions and develop its nuclear weapons programs, according to the US government.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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To them, bank lending has multiplicative qualities whereby Bank A rents $100,000 from a saver, lends out $90,000 to a borrower who then banks the money at Bank B, only for Bank B to lend out $81,000, only for the borrower to bank the $81,000 at Bank C that lends out $72,900.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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However, places further north, like the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and most of Wisconsin, look to be in a good spot to see an on-time and vibrant peak foliage.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The man then places the blanket in the baby's bassinet and leaves another one on Jax's bed, even letting the animal sniff Hogan's labor gown.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Designed to be low-cost and easy to install, the system could be fielded across Air Force and joint EOD units within existing budgets.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Targeting Charlotte and Mecklenburg’s budgets could be part of that bill, or included in other legislation.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
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Being busy suited Onana, who was fully engaged and concentrated, made some smart reaction saves and kept his distribution on the right side of zany.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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How Lack Of Time Hurts Workplace Environment Productivity The irony is that carving out even a little time for inquiry almost always saves time later.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Spracklin's call puts him in the majority among analysts covering the stock.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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What really puts City Limits at the front of the pack, though, are the Saturday spareribs, which are cooked directly over a bed of hardwood coals and seasoned with nothing but salt.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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In a market often characterized by part-time hosts, low-barrier tech platforms, and high-cost management services, FIBI Vacation Rentals positions itself as an operator built by investors, for investors.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Additional audition rounds are expected to be held in other cities later this year, with Galaxy targeting a debut that positions the group as a truly global act.—
Kristine Kwak,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Deposits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposits. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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