deposits 1 of 2

noun

plural of deposit
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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deposits

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verb

present tense third-person singular of deposit
1
as in banks
to put in an account we quickly deposited the check in a bank account

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2
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
Noun
Georgia’s Okefenokee, meanwhile, sits in the subtropical climate band, where peat deposits are more scarce — and where most that do remain have been altered by humans. — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 20 July 2026 Tock focused on inventory, deposits and experiences that often had to be paid for before service. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The Caspian Pipeline Consortium is a 940-mile oil pipeline connecting Kazakhstan’s Caspian Sea oil deposits ⁠with Novorossiysk, where the oil is loaded and shipped by tanker to world markets. — Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026 Promotions can include fine print about eligibility, qualifying deposits, bonus tiers and payout timing. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 17 July 2026 There were also issues with wastewater disposal, damaged floors, and pots and pans encrusted with food debris and grease deposits. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 On top of this, subterranean drip systems often clog with mineral deposits, sediment, and algae, which Nad warns may eventually require repairs or replacement of portions of the system, particularly in areas with hard water or poor filtration. — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 13 July 2026 Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in southern Utah have ancient cliff dwellings, petroglyphs and scenic canyons, as well as coal and uranium deposits that state officials want made available for development. — ABC News, 13 July 2026 Lime and hard-water deposits can be removed by soaking all the parts in warm white vinegar for a few hours. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Verb
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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposits
  1. reserves
  2. funds
  3. banks
  4. places
  5. budgets
  6. saves
  7. puts
  8. positions
Noun
  • The Knicks have one more minimum contract slot available beneath the second apron to sign free agents in an effort to bolster the reserves around the championship core of Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
  • Russian inflation soared while foreign currency reserves shrank and many inputs for its defense industrial base withered.
    — Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of reserves
Noun
  • And even with funds, many landlords don’t want to rent to those with criminal convictions.
    — Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • The funds also support the construction of stronger fences and nets to protect the Manila clams.
    — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Definition of funds
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
Definition of banks
Verb
  • The show places David in pivotal moments in history, from the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the trenches of World War I to the bus where Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 July 2026
  • Revealing basic information such as where, when and under what general circumstances a fatality occurred is not the kind of information that places a utility in legal jeopardy.
    — Eric Adler July 18, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Definition of places
Noun
  • Maintenance budgets basically include the current year’s budget with any one-time funding increases removed.
    — Clark Corbin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026
  • There were plenty of women, but they were mostly slotted into supporting roles—managing budgets, spreadsheets, and schedules, making the machine run.
    — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
Definition of budgets
Verb
  • There’s a specific living room that keeps showing up on mood boards and Pinterest saves.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Overall, explain early on why panic selling is harmful, as discussing this sooner saves both parties from crisis hand-holding later.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of saves
Verb
  • Advocates and city councilors said at an April Council hearing that the Wu administration’s inaction has cost the city millions in federal grant funding and puts cyclists and pedestrians at risk.
    — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 22 July 2026
  • That puts additional weight on the value of the face-to-face interview — one of the last remaining stages of the hiring process that can’t be automated.
    — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026
Definition of puts
Verb
  • Ten ships used the strait on July 13, according to Kpler, a maritime and commodities data company that positions itself as the go-to source for global trade intelligence.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • The agreement positions CoAspire as the only small business included in the production framework.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
Definition of positions

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