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as in warehouse
a building for storing goods
a distribution depot for auto parts
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as in armory
a place where military arms are stored
the guns and ammunition were stored in a depot in Concord
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Recent Examples of depot
The authentic Denver and Rio Grande train that has operated at Knott’s since 1952 boasts the highest crime rate in all of Orange County with the notorious Ghost Town bandits robbing every departure from the Calico Square depot.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
The Iran–Israel Twelve-Day war in June 2025 caused the last significant price spike, as Israeli strikes targeted one installation at the South Pars gas field, a fuel depot, and an oil refinery near Tehran.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Tesla Robotaxis have also been seen turning into a depot without safety monitors.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
They can be seen at train stations and bus depots as well as riding on transit.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
The Iran–Israel Twelve-Day war in June 2025 caused the last significant price spike, as Israeli strikes targeted one installation at the South Pars gas field, a fuel depot, and an oil refinery near Tehran.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Tesla Robotaxis have also been seen turning into a depot without safety monitors.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
They can be seen at train stations and bus depots as well as riding on transit.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depot
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The World Food Program said in an earlier statement that its warehouse was demolished by Somali authorities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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In January, Walmart said customers will soon be able to use Google's artificial intelligence assistant Gemini to more easily discover and buy products from the retail giant and its warehouse club, Sam's Club.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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What all this boils down to is that even a laser weapon that's already shooting down hostile drones is streets away from one that's officially part of the armory.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Jan. 2026
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Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire a year ago, but Israel — which says the group has been rebuilding its armories, and that Lebanon is failing in its commitment to disarm it — has ramped up attacks against Hezbollah in recent days.—
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semafor.com,
27 Nov. 2025
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La Brea Tar Pits is the richest Ice Age fossil site on Earth and a repository of millions of fossils, comprising hundreds of plant and animal species.—
Marianne Love,
Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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But for now, Road to Repair is just a plan—not a repository of funds ready to be allocated—to raise $100 million from private donors.—
Caleb Gayle,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Depot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depot. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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