reposits

present tense third-person singular of reposit
as in stores
to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability the radioactive waste will be stored on-site until it can be reposited elsewhere

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  • Lead stores energy in batteries, shields against radiation, gives glass crystal its brilliance, and makes paint more luminous and cars run more smoothly.
    Tom Frieden, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
  • To prevent disasters, Jones decants liquids into travel-size jars and bottles, stores them in a clear zip bag, and keeps them separate from clothes.
    Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
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  • The result is a smooth airflow that keeps the parachute steady and its descent highly predictable, even under varying conditions.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
  • September’s Feel-Good Food Plan will be hosted by cookbook author Casey Elsass, who is sharing the dish that keeps him connected to community during the holiday season.
    Millie Peartree, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Reposits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reposits. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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