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
Gathering relevant data is a vital first step to understanding everything from the value of underground mineral deposits to the money held in pension funds. — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Calcium and magnesium ions can also form mineral deposits on the cathode, reducing its performance over time. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026 Ripple Hollow, another roadless area, contains silica deposits. — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026 Brazil estimates that its deposits hold up to 21 million tons, second only to China. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026 Atherosclerosis occurs when fatty deposits, cholesterol and other substances build up inside arteries, according to experts. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026 In 2024, Los Angeles County cracked down on golf tee-time brokers at its public courses by requiring non-refundable reservation deposits. — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 In 1882, major silver deposits were discovered in the Red Mountain Mining District, south of Ouray. — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 Like the wavy structures of a coral reef, layered deposits in the Arabia Terra region of Mars showcase the planet's strange beauty and even stranger past. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
LendingPoint approves loans for as little as $1,000, and typically deposits funds as soon as the next business day after signing. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 The institution deposits the money and uses it to help pay for scholarships, travel, facilities, salaries and sports that might produce little revenue of their own. — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposits
  1. reserves
  2. funds
  3. banks
  4. places
  5. budgets
  6. saves
  7. puts
  8. positions
Noun
  • But expanding domestic and allied capacity to manufacture the most critical medicines and ingredients — and maintain adequate strategic reserves — would dramatically reduce China’s leverage in any future crisis.
    — Patrick McHenry, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Newer venues typically hold about a year’s worth of debt service payments across multiple reserves.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of reserves
Noun
  • Caputo vowed to prevent such pitfalls, with intelligence and financial oversight agencies helping to vet applicants' identities, criminal records and sources of funds.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Anderson and Lago chastised Castro, accusing her of using city funds to help cover personal expenses to attend her ethics hearing.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 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
  • This places the light on a more sensitive part of your retina and can make faint objects easier to see.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The footwear brand places a strong emphasis on spotlighting other designers.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of places
Noun
  • In an interview, Posey said her work experience had prepared her to help generate revenue and manage budgets.
    — Haley Parsley October 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Towns would likely have to limit those services to make their budgets work.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of budgets
Verb
  • Gretchen ends up surviving the movie, because Donnie goes back in time and saves her, but her future is left uncertain.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Make sure the offer actually saves you money after those conditions are included.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of saves
Verb
  • The average user on both a sportsbook and prediction market loses money, and trying to claw back losses puts users in even deeper financial holes, experts warn.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
  • In Rhode Island, fisherman Chris Brown, who targets species such as fluke and squid out of Point Judith, puts it more bluntly.
    — Patrick Whittle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of puts
Verb
  • The choice facing Brazilians extends well beyond domestic politics and could reshape how Brazil positions itself on the global stage.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The university’s strong foundation in the field positions it as an industry leader in the Chicago area, according to the park’s workforce development lead, Emily Whitman Easton.
    — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of positions

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