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
Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Still, Iran has always used the UAE as a route to international markets, and Dubai in particular was full of Iranian businesses and bank deposits before the war.
—Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
Rather, builders depend on the sharp, angular grains found in riverbeds and alluvial deposits.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
The International Court of Justice is holding a week of hearings between the South American neighbors who both lay claim to the Essequibo region, which is rich in gold, diamonds, timber and other natural resources and is located close to massive offshore oil deposits.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Much of the country’s shale production has been tapped, leaving less productive and less economic deposits.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 6 May 2026
At the same time, additional deposits could boost the interest-earning potential, too.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 May 2026
The International Court of Justice is holding a week of hearings between the South American neighbors claiming ownership of the Essequibo region, which is rich in gold, diamonds, timber and other natural resources and is located close to massive offshore oil deposits.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
The Lakers are already taking deposits for season tickets in Coachella Valley, starting at $100 per account.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
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
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
Noun
That combination gives the project a broader profile than deposits built around one dominant metal.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Still, Iran has always used the UAE as a route to international markets, and Dubai in particular was full of Iranian businesses and bank deposits before the war.
—Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
Rather, builders depend on the sharp, angular grains found in riverbeds and alluvial deposits.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
The International Court of Justice is holding a week of hearings between the South American neighbors who both lay claim to the Essequibo region, which is rich in gold, diamonds, timber and other natural resources and is located close to massive offshore oil deposits.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Much of the country’s shale production has been tapped, leaving less productive and less economic deposits.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 6 May 2026
At the same time, additional deposits could boost the interest-earning potential, too.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 May 2026
The International Court of Justice is holding a week of hearings between the South American neighbors claiming ownership of the Essequibo region, which is rich in gold, diamonds, timber and other natural resources and is located close to massive offshore oil deposits.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
The Lakers are already taking deposits for season tickets in Coachella Valley, starting at $100 per account.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposits
Noun
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In the state’s email to Abruzzo seeking to know more about the reserves, Fennell didn’t specify why the state wants the information.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Its quota system rewards restraint over investment, even as producers race to monetize reserves before the energy transition narrows the field to the lowest-cost barrels.—
Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The analyst noted that BIP delivered a 10% growth in its Q1 FFOPU, or funds from operations per unit, to 90 cents, in line with the Street's expectations.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Price, who has represented the district since 2013, faces a dozen felony charges, including grand theft by embezzlement of public funds, conflict of interest and perjury.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
Verb
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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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Its height places it at around the fifth-tallest modern timber tower currently, with the world's tallest, Milwaukee's Ascent, roughly 6 m (20 ft) taller.—
Adam Williams
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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The brand places a PVC STA plate near the heel strap, giving the shoe its clearest Bape signature from the side, while Crocs’ round strap hardware remains visible just in front of it.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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About eight in 10 respondents said gas prices are straining their household budgets, and 63% blame Trump for that increase given the war with Iran.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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Other districts in Florida with a referendum have structured their budgets so that those funds can meaningfully increase educator pay.—
Clinton McCracken,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Each resident who converts to online payment saves the county hundreds of dollars in operational costs and increases investment returns.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Since the bulbs are more efficient than their predecessors, the overhaul reduces annual carbon emissions by 67,000 metric tons and saves roughly $10 million in energy each year.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
Verb
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And that last item often puts us closer to those teenage feelings than heartbreak ever can.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
4 May 2026
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The latest poll puts Bianco in third place at 14%, followed by Tom Steyer, the billionaire hedge fund founder and environmental advocate, at 12%.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The approach positions creators as upstream partners in IP ownership, monetization and long-term value creation, reshaping traditional entertainment economics.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Those numbers pose a major challenge as Rodríguez increasingly positions herself for what many inside the transitional government expect will eventually become a presidential campaign.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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“Deposits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposits. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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