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
Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
Statements from October 2024 through April 2025 list the three resident deposits.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Santander has 400 branches and nearly $80 billion in deposits, compared with 196 branches and $66 billion in deposits for Webster.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust had $261 million in assets and total deposits of $212 million.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026
Digital assets are not legal tender, are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation), and are not subject to protections afforded to bank deposits.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Even if a suitable site is found and manned, deposits lie under ice sheets up to a mile thick.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Niger’s pivot away from France dealt a blow to Paris, which used Niamey’s vast uranium deposits to run its nuclear power plants.
—Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 30 Jan. 2026
During future fly-bys of Io, Juno will survey the moon’s surface looking for new lava flows and ash deposits resulting from this spectacular volcanic eruption.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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
The Giorgio Armani apartment, a 2,005-square-foot residence with two bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, is accessed via a semi-private elevator that deposits guests in a gallery foyer lined with limestone slab floors.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
In the clip shot in a forest, the robot identifies litter, picks it up, and deposits it into a trash bin without any prior training—marking another step forward in real-world robotic autonomy.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2025
When and How To Clean Up Leaves Don't panic if a rainstorm deposits a layer of wet leaves on your lawn.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
In slow movements, each gunmetal gray robot grabs a towel by its corners, flattens it out, folds it twice, and deposits it into the basket.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
Vinegar is an acid, which dissolves the mineral deposits left behind by hard water, making the stains easier to wipe away without damaging the refrigerator’s surface, says Alicia Sokolowski, president and co-CEO at AspenClean.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
Statements from October 2024 through April 2025 list the three resident deposits.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Santander has 400 branches and nearly $80 billion in deposits, compared with 196 branches and $66 billion in deposits for Webster.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust had $261 million in assets and total deposits of $212 million.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026
Digital assets are not legal tender, are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation), and are not subject to protections afforded to bank deposits.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Even if a suitable site is found and manned, deposits lie under ice sheets up to a mile thick.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Niger’s pivot away from France dealt a blow to Paris, which used Niamey’s vast uranium deposits to run its nuclear power plants.
—Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 30 Jan. 2026
During future fly-bys of Io, Juno will survey the moon’s surface looking for new lava flows and ash deposits resulting from this spectacular volcanic eruption.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
The Giorgio Armani apartment, a 2,005-square-foot residence with two bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, is accessed via a semi-private elevator that deposits guests in a gallery foyer lined with limestone slab floors.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
In the clip shot in a forest, the robot identifies litter, picks it up, and deposits it into a trash bin without any prior training—marking another step forward in real-world robotic autonomy.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2025
When and How To Clean Up Leaves Don't panic if a rainstorm deposits a layer of wet leaves on your lawn.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
In slow movements, each gunmetal gray robot grabs a towel by its corners, flattens it out, folds it twice, and deposits it into the basket.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposits
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Oceans are expected to hold vast reserves of 230 billion tons.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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There are wildlife reserves, once beloved by Hollywood stars like John Wayne and Gregory Peck, where new lodges have begun opening up.—
Lisa Grainger,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, the department was operating on a shoestring budget, employees complained, repeatedly requesting funds from Hanceville’s city council.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Cole put together the GoFundMe page seeking funds for therapy and private school tuition.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The group banks its seventh champ total.—
Pamela Bustios,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 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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To address this problem, XPRO Jets Charters’ service model places an emphasis on improving the onboard experience through higher-quality food and service standards.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Díaz places the artist within a long tradition of Puerto Rican protest that uses dance, music and celebration to generate political action.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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But the legislation kept that data hidden from public view, so agencies can hire wandering cops in secret – and small-town budgets create a powerful incentive to do so.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Since her clients typically save such a significant amount of money by staying at two- and three-star hotels throughout the week, there’s often room left in their budgets to splurge a bit.—
Erik Buckingham,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The budget for schools factoring in the new formula and facilities mergers and closures saves about $48 million, the district stated.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Consolidating the race for LaMalfa’s term with the primary election saves the cost and potential confusion of printing separate ballots for the June election.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Where to Stay The 1850 Hotel The 20-suite 1850 Hotel puts you right in the heart of Boone, a short walk from charming boutiques, coffee shops, and bars.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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When the weather allows, outdoor seating puts diners on eye level with the skyline.—
Kasia Dietz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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From her poetry and her Facebook page, Annie's specific interest is in Oracular writing, a form of divination script that positions the poet as a medium between humanity and the supernatural or non-human world.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The company now positions ULTRA Turbo as a cornerstone of its layered defense architecture.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Deposits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposits. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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