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repository

noun

ri-ˈpä-zə-ˌtȯr-ē

Definition of repository

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 There exists no equivalent repository—legal or otherwise—of motion trajectories for joints. — Stephen Witt, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 However, this volume highlights the urgent global need for permanent deep geological repositories or widespread reprocessing to safely manage long-term waste. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2026 Its vast repository of patient records and clinical insights has become essential for modern drug development, creating a moat that competitors cannot easily replicate. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 24 June 2026 The interviews will serve as a repository of language and culture, and the way that both have evolved over the past decades. — Eythana Miller, The Dial, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for repository

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Last week, a group of about 50 residents rallied a block away from the warehouse and demanded the company clean up the debris from the fire and then pack up and leave.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
The couple worked night shifts together at an Amazon warehouse hub.

— Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026

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These elements should be layered throughout the space, giving access to both forms of storage evenly.

— Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
Don’t miss our favorite flatweave rug, as well as a handwoven utility basket with plenty of storage space to keep clutter at bay.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

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