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
Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,jessica Dickler, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Citing a recently growing problem, legislators said that out-of-state residents have been driving truckloads of bottles to Connecticut in order to make money from the deposits of 10 cents.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
Mineral deposits from hard water can clog nozzles and reduce water pressure.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
The team has also received 15,000 more modest deposits for general and premium seating, meaning nearly 70% of the stadium is essentially sold out – before the shovels even hit the dirt.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Parents can make additional deposits but aren’t required to.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
This is common and is likely caused by mineral deposits like calcium.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Where the Fossils Were Found The fossils were discovered in fissure deposits near Gloucester, UK, on both sides of the Bristol Channel in southern Wales and southwest England.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
Made up mostly of calcium carbonate minerals, Roman travertine was formed hundreds of thousands of years ago by deposits of calcium, sulfur and other minerals, and shows the region's history of volcanic eruptions, forests and fossils in its striated layers.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 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
This shouldn't be taxed at withdrawal if families track deposits, experts say.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,jessica Dickler, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Citing a recently growing problem, legislators said that out-of-state residents have been driving truckloads of bottles to Connecticut in order to make money from the deposits of 10 cents.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
Mineral deposits from hard water can clog nozzles and reduce water pressure.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
The team has also received 15,000 more modest deposits for general and premium seating, meaning nearly 70% of the stadium is essentially sold out – before the shovels even hit the dirt.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Parents can make additional deposits but aren’t required to.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
This is common and is likely caused by mineral deposits like calcium.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Where the Fossils Were Found The fossils were discovered in fissure deposits near Gloucester, UK, on both sides of the Bristol Channel in southern Wales and southwest England.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
Made up mostly of calcium carbonate minerals, Roman travertine was formed hundreds of thousands of years ago by deposits of calcium, sulfur and other minerals, and shows the region's history of volcanic eruptions, forests and fossils in its striated layers.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 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
Noun
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To compensate, the body relies on the lungs, kidneys, and liver, and draws on alkaline mineral reserves such as magnesium, potassium, and calcium.—
Mélanie Defouilloy,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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High-quality bonds, cash reserves and alternative assets can soften the blow when equities slide.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Texas Longhorns have a down year financially The campaign funds did not flow as freely for the Longhorns in the 2025 fiscal year.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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For the better part of 2024, Dech has spearheaded the railroad’s lobbying campaign to restore the money which was cut, a move that Dech estimates would bring Tri-Rail to a halt by July 2027 if the funds were not replaced.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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The push and pull between the dam’s competing resources places all the more importance of solving the region’s water imbalance to prevent a collapse.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Recovery From Catastrophe The timing of these fossils places them at a pivotal moment.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Senate Bill 4 was also amended to remove a number of House amendments including economic development reporting, tax credit reviews and public library budgets.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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High child care costs are a financial strain on families and can prevent parents from entering the workforce, further stretching budgets.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Teamwork saves time and improves morale.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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That means the 15-year note holder saves $610,317 over the loan’s term.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Charles then circles around the cruiser and onto a sidewalk, which puts a barrier of snow between him and Jones, who can be seen standing in the street.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
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At Source puts seven years of joint practice and mutual magnetism to tape without dulling the dynamic buzz of their live sets.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
2 Mar. 2026
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For a lakefront property in Muskoka with a private dock, watercraft, multiple fireplaces, a gym and three bedrooms, that rate positions the cottage as a competitive vacation rental beyond any novelty factor.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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Responsible planning now helps avoid reactive spending later and positions Boca Raton to remain competitive, efficient and well-managed for years to come.—
Troy McLellan,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Deposits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposits. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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