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
Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Gangs establish operations in those mines to search for leftover deposits for the illicit trade.
—CBS News, 10 June 2026
The mineral deposits at Bear Lodge contain both the magnet rare earth materials neodymium, praseodymium, samarium and terbium as well as cerium (Ce), lanthanum, yttrium, gadolinium, europium and dysprosium.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
Over the past two years, the New York Stock Exchange’s parent company has invested in the crypto exchange OKX, the asset management giant BlackRock has embraced digital assets ETFs, and banks are exploring how to put customer deposits on blockchains.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Gangs establish operations in those mines to search for leftover deposits for the illicit trade.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
The region is home to some of the world’s largest coltan deposits, used in smartphones and other electronics.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Book a table ahead of time online (reservations require deposits during match times).
—Ella Gonzales
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Citric Acid Method Similar to borax, citric acid can safely and effectively remove water marks, rust, and mineral deposits from your toilet bowl.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
After a storm, the ocean deposits fresh treasures along the shoreline, and during a full moon, stronger currents and lower tides can reveal hidden shells that were once out of reach.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 17 May 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
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
Noun
The original Brazilian deposits were largely depleted by the mid-1990s, though copper-bearing tourmalines with similar color and mineral composition were later discovered in Nigeria, Mozambique and Ethiopia.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Gangs establish operations in those mines to search for leftover deposits for the illicit trade.
—CBS News, 10 June 2026
The mineral deposits at Bear Lodge contain both the magnet rare earth materials neodymium, praseodymium, samarium and terbium as well as cerium (Ce), lanthanum, yttrium, gadolinium, europium and dysprosium.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
Over the past two years, the New York Stock Exchange’s parent company has invested in the crypto exchange OKX, the asset management giant BlackRock has embraced digital assets ETFs, and banks are exploring how to put customer deposits on blockchains.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Gangs establish operations in those mines to search for leftover deposits for the illicit trade.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
The region is home to some of the world’s largest coltan deposits, used in smartphones and other electronics.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Book a table ahead of time online (reservations require deposits during match times).
—Ella Gonzales
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Citric Acid Method Similar to borax, citric acid can safely and effectively remove water marks, rust, and mineral deposits from your toilet bowl.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
Verb
The owner deposits an amount with an insurer.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
After a storm, the ocean deposits fresh treasures along the shoreline, and during a full moon, stronger currents and lower tides can reveal hidden shells that were once out of reach.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 17 May 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposits
Noun
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Those idea were dropped in the face of public pushback, and the council applied several million dollars from reserves.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2026
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Strong economic fundamentals—including low government debt and ample reserves—provided important buffers.—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Investigators determined John Parker Roe derived a substantial portion of his income (over 50%) from the organization and that Collins used her business, Lume Lume Lume, to conceal funds disguised as consulting or wellness services.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Iran insists on retaining a degree of control over the waterway and gaining immediate access to its frozen funds, while negotiations over the Islamic Republic’s uranium enrichment would take place after the interim deal is signed.—
Arsalan Shahla,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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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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Using salt, mustard seeds and a picture of the team, Sharma places the ingredients in her hand and moves her fist clockwise seven times around the image to invite positive energy.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
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Its 97-point Spirit Gold result at the IWSC 2026 places it at the top of this year's American Single Malt class.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Noun
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That tilts the field toward the well-resourced — the majors with their own monitoring budgets — and away from the smaller national operators who supply a good deal of the world's gas.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The serious, awards-minded films that once might have premiered as stand-alone TV movies now almost always arrive as a limited series, where the runway is longer, and the campaign budgets are bigger.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The hotel saves on labor and laundry chemicals.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Repurposing plastic water bottles reduces waste and saves money on household items.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
Verb
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There are other awards given to restaurants and the hospitality industry but the James Beard Foundation, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, puts a premium on discovery and on American cuisine.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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That’s when competition will heat up for roster spots, as first-year coach John Harbaugh puts his imprint on the roster.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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My grandmother positions a chair in front of the windows of our sunroom, which look out onto the neighboring hills dotted with bungalows, Tuscan pines and tall palm trees.—
Zinzi Clemmons,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The new Siri will include a stand-alone app, which positions it to compete more directly with tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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“Deposits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposits. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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