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
For instance, excess ions fail to enter the graphite quickly enough and form performance-degrading metallic deposits on the surface (lithium plating). Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026 Guinea is mineral-rich with huge deposits of bauxite — the largest in the world — and also has iron ore, gold, diamonds and minerals. ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 Reserves are deposits that banks themselves hold at the central bank, and the Fed can create them at will with a keystroke. James Broughel, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Pests or salt buildup in soil can stress pothos; use insecticidal soap or flush or replace soil to remove harmful deposits. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026 Nigeria values its untapped mineral deposits at more than $700 billion, and some recent milestones this year speak to the sector’s promise. Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Why Historical Mineral Occurrences Are Being Revisited Many tungsten deposits were identified decades ago, during periods when commodity prices, technology, and strategic priorities were all different from today. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 The bank then converts that spending into market share gains across deposits, credit cards, capital markets and banking. Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026 How Often To Clean Bathroom Faucets Bathroom faucets need weekly cleaning to keep soap scum, hard mineral deposits, and dirt from building up. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
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 More accurately known as sea stars, these invertebrates can end up on dry land after a storm or sudden tidal change deposits them on the sand. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposits
Noun
  • After another sluggish start by the first five, coach Natalie Nakase handed the reins over to her reserves for the majority of the second half.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Polyester, by contrast, is made with carbon extracted from geological reserves.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Those funds went toward student success initiatives, faculty research programs, and capital projects, and UC Merced is also largely an institution for first-generation college students.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Those funding buckets are called general funds, and county budgets do detail how much each department receives from those funds.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 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
  • Its location in Louisville also places the facility close to the growing US Battery Belt, allowing Anthro to supply automakers, battery manufacturers and other industrial customers across the South and Midwest.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Pregnancy already places extraordinary demands on the body, and extreme heat compounds them — piling on dehydration, heat stress, skin infections and breathlessness at precisely the moment a body has the least margin to spare.
    Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • None of this requires charisma, unlimited budgets, or rare talent.
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Consumers show signs of strain Recent data indicate that some consumers' budgets are being squeezed.
    Lorie Konish, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • And years removed from being the elite closer whose 440 saves rank fifth in baseball history.
    Sam Blum, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Matching programs, where a parent agrees to match every dollar a child saves, teach discipline while still providing real help.
    Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • My analysis, built on the County’s framework and precedent, puts the exposure at a considerably higher level.
    Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
  • This is a callous continuation of the ongoing campaign by the same individuals and groups targeting Jewish people and the state of Israel, a pattern of antisemitism and misinformation that puts our community in grave danger.
    K.J. Yossman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Thinking about these decisions positions you well for what’s to come and begins to transition your organization from what has been to what can be.
    Sarah Davis, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The contract positions the F143 as a second-source engine for the JASSM instead of just replacing its existing propulsion system outright.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026

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“Deposits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposits. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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