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 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 Aggressive data collection methods by AI developers, including from Wikipedia's vast repository of free knowledge, has raised questions about who ultimately pays for the artificial intelligence boom. Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026 Open-source repositories on platforms such as GitHub allow newcomers to demonstrate applied skills including work on AI security, bias mitigation, and deepfake detection. IEEE Spectrum, 15 Jan. 2026 Objects—an old writing desk, a painting, an ice pick—become repositories for intimacies. The New Yorker, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for repository
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Noun
  • The World Food Program said in an earlier statement that its warehouse was demolished by Somali authorities.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
  • 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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  • 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
  • SolarEdge’s residential inverter systems are also backup-ready and designed to integrate with the SolarEdge ONE Energy Management System, enabling energy storage support, EV charging integration, and future grid services capabilities.
    Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The lobby and office spaces would include a passenger reception and waiting area, restrooms, individual and group work spaces, a conference room, break room, inflight kitchen, storage room and information technology room.
    Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026

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“Repository.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repository. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

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