deposits 1 of 2

noun

plural of deposit
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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deposits

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verb

present tense third-person singular of deposit
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
Noun
An underwriter is not simply adding up deposits and calling it a day. — Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026 The remains were unearthed from 324-million-year-old Late Mississippian deposits in the Tesnus Formation of western Texas. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 Monday’s announcement comes days after MoonPay added a crypto lending feature that lets eligible users manage crypto loans and deposits through ChatGPT or Claude. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 Think heavy grease, hard-water deposits, and mold, which are better addressed with products formulated for those specific problems. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026 The suit also claims that Sanborn used some of Gardner's money to pay subcontractors deposits of 50%, 60% and even 80% before any work had been done. — John Wisely, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The clarifying formula also removes mineral deposits left behind by hard water, creating a cleaner foundation for hair with more natural movement. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026 If fintech platforms can offer deposits, payments, crypto trading, and stablecoin transfers in one location, banks will need to explain what value their own digital payment products provide. — Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Guinea is mineral-rich with huge deposits of bauxite — the largest in the world — and also has iron ore, gold, diamonds and minerals. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
The manufacturing technology deposits continuous reinforcement during 3D printing. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 Rather than dramatically changing your natural hair color, a gloss deposits tone onto the hair and can soften the appearance of gray while adding shine. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 Think of it as a stamp that presses into the top layer of your skin, and deposits pigment instead of puncturing the skin thousands of times. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026 The lightweight cream deposits a subtle wash of color, and blends tracelessly to create a fresh-faced, no-makeup-makeup finish. — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 30 June 2026 This is one in which the user deposits cash that serves as its’ purchase limit. — Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 The spinner in Burgess Park, London deposits its users at Blessington Street Basin in Dublin. — Literary Hub, 17 June 2026 More accurately known as sea stars, these invertebrates can end up on dry land after a storm or sudden tidal change deposits them on the sand. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposits
  1. reserves
  2. funds
  3. banks
  4. places
  5. budgets
  6. saves
  7. puts
  8. positions
Noun
  • Congress has about six years to shore up the Social Security trust fund, which is expected to run out of reserves by the end of 2032.
    — Ashley Lopez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The plan involves the United States taking more direct control over Venezuelan reserves as crime and steep logistical challenges discourage private investors.
    — Evan Halper, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Why private credit may avoid a ‘crisis-apocalypse’ Blackstone’s scale attracts outsized scrutiny, and investors’ attempts to pull money from its private credit funds earlier this year made headline news.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • About half of the capital funds will go toward replacing two fire engines and adding a new one, while the rest will be used to purchase new equipment for the department.
    — Gabriel Brito, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of funds
Verb
  • 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
  • Investment banks Arctic Securities and ABG Sundal Collier have also opened new offices.
    — Jeremy Savory, Forbes.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Definition of banks
Verb
  • The announcement places Xiaomi alongside Chinese automakers including BYD, Nio, Li Auto and XPeng, all of which have been developing proprietary processors for increasingly sophisticated driver-assistance and autonomous-driving systems.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Seconds later, Landek places his hands on both sides of Hoffenberg’s face and gives her a kiss that lasts about two seconds.
    — Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of places
Noun
  • The Moon enters Aries and your 8th House of Shared Resources, Trust, Intimacy, and Mutual Support, bringing focus to budgets, agreements, access, debts, or private commitments.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The rocket remains a training system, but its design reflects the Army’s growing interest in getting more usable rounds from limited training budgets.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of budgets
Verb
  • The system saves checkpoints during training so developers can compare different versions instead of automatically selecting the final model.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • That gives students a better understanding of how a shop works in practice and also saves the school district thousands of dollars.
    — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of saves
Verb
  • Its strategy puts manufacturing speed alongside reactor performance.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Oracle shares have plunged more than 23% in 2026, which puts it on pace to snap a three-year winning streak and mark its biggest annual slide since 2001.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of puts
Verb
  • Buffseek Buffseek explicitly positions it for both teens and adults, featuring a throttle response and power delivery that are more approachable for new riders.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Thinking about these decisions positions you well for what’s to come and begins to transition your organization from what has been to what can be.
    — Sarah Davis, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
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“Deposits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposits. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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