deposits 1 of 2

plural of deposit

deposits

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of deposit

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of deposits
Noun
Know More Tanzania has large offshore gas resources and deposits of minerals needed for the energy transition and digital infrastructure — such as copper, lithium, and cobalt — as well as precious metals and stones, including gold and diamonds. — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026 According to Citizens, qualifying deposits include recurring income electronically deposited through paychecks, Social Security payments, pensions and other regular income. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 Red Beach, given its distinctive color by iron deposits, can be reached by a demanding hike around the bluff. — Rick Steves, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026 To finance his fledgling brand, Journe revived Abraham-Louis Breguet’s subscription model, taking deposits from 20 collectors for a watch that didn’t yet exist. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 James’ move triggered 15,000 people to put down deposits on season tickets within the first 72 hours of the signing. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Each of these hues, NASA’s analysis confirms, correspond to different types of ancient volcanism, from glasslike oozes to rubbly pyroclastic flow deposits. — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 8 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 Brazil estimates that its deposits hold up to 21 million tons, second only to China. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 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
Noun
  • But borrowers may want to evaluate their available repayment options before using retirement assets or substantial cash reserves to eliminate these balances all at once.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The continent possesses huge reserves of the critical minerals the world needs.
    — Jared Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • In Taiwan, telecom and media companies have formed joint funds with a public agency.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • For the most part, the funds from alternative investment companies promising investors a piece of the physical infrastructure powering the AI economy remain the province of institutional investors like pension funds.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
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
Verb
  • The design places blue-light hardware in a toothbrush format.
    — Advertorial, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Published in 2007, the novel once again places Yunior as narrator of most of the story.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Lee said that under tight budgets and schedules, those scenes would normally have had to be dropped.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Why small indulgences fit the trend Little rewards keep holding their ground even when bigger budgets tighten.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Every 10 basis points shaved off a $1 billion Eurobond saves an issuer $1 million a year.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • This constraint saves me from perfectionism and forces me to share my work.
    — Ben Meer, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • But even that sentiment puts him at odds with Scott, one of his most loyal supporters who, for eight years, held the job that Donalds seeks.
    — Liv Caputo, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
  • That puts the onus on buyers and sellers to perform their own due diligence.
    — Bob Woods, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Amata positions its facilities as industrial cities that include not just factories, but also living facilities like housing, schools, hospitals and shopping malls.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The deal also positions Tayion Collection for further category expansion into sportswear, neckwear and other products, the company said.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

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“Deposits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposits. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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