reposits

verb

Definition of repositsnext
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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  1. stores
  2. keeps
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  • The moss also absorbs and stores planet-warming carbon dioxide.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The restaurant is also known for its Grand Marnier Club, which stores a bottle of the cognac orange liqueur for each of its members.
    — Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
Definition of stores
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  • The stopout population keeps growing overall, even as annual stopouts have declined and reenrollment has increased, according to data from the National Student Clearinghouse.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • That number keeps Hong Kong at the top of the world’s IPO league tables, building on last year’s stellar performance of $35 billion raised over more than 100 new listings.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Reposits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reposits. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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