Definition of repositorynext
as in warehouse
a building for storing goods nurses going back and forth to the medication repository

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Recent Examples of repository 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 Through Maven Central, a repository managed by Sonatype, nearly all open source Java components are distributed to developers around the world. Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 This combination of accessibility and rigor transforms it from a static repository of knowledge into a living, interactive partner for veterinary teams. Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026 When Brooks’ collaborators aren’t available to be interviewed, the directors have a solid repository of archival interviews with Gene Wilder and Blazing Saddles co-writer Richard Pryor. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for repository
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Noun
  • The alleged smuggling chain started with suppliers in the West Bank, passed through Israeli warehouses and ultimately reached Gaza through Israeli military convoys, sometimes during operational activity.
    Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Canal commissioners constructed the Gaylord Building as a warehouse to help facilitate the canal project.
    Susan DeGrane, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Following the surprise release — Novo was scheduled to announce results on Wednesday — Novo’s American depository shares fell more than 14%.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Retirees who opt for gold bars often use insured third-party depositories or bank safe deposit boxes rather than home storage, which adds annual costs but also reduces theft risk and simplifies estate planning, both of which are important considerations.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • More broadly, this work highlights a promising pathway for integrating solar energy directly into electrochemical energy storage, potentially bridging the gap between renewable energy harvesting and efficient energy utilization, according to researchers.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Yeti’s Daytrip Lunch Bag has plenty of storage for snacks and bottled or canned beverages, to provide a refreshing option at the end of a hot hike.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026

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“Repository.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repository. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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