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as in fund
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose
made a deposit at the bank every week
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as in to put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
deposited their luggage at the foot of the hotel bed
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Recent Examples of deposit
Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
Large deposit sizes can be good for banks, but the concentration of deposits with a few customers – the stablecoin issuers – can actually make the banks fragile.
—Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
Volcanic ash from volcanoes in Wyoming, Idaho, and California was deposited in the rocks along the shore.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2025
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Noun
Michigan recycling grows Despite a highly successful 10-cent deposit program on beverage bottles and cans, Michigan has historically lagged behind other states in recycling overall.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
Large deposit sizes can be good for banks, but the concentration of deposits with a few customers – the stablecoin issuers – can actually make the banks fragile.
—Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
Select a location that is convenient for depositing composting ingredients and harvesting finished compost.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
Volcanic ash from volcanoes in Wyoming, Idaho, and California was deposited in the rocks along the shore.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposit
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There's no sediment to be found here, just a nice, bold cup of coffee.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Most early pterosaurs are found in oceanic sediments.—
Sara Schilling
July 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 July 2025
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There were extra demands on the banking system because of insurance company losses against the San Francisco earthquake, and Cortelyou reinforced the requirement to base reserves in federal bonds.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Last Sunday, the Kansas City Royals third baseman expected his name to be called as a potential American League All-Star reserve.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
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Measured by Morningstar, the fund's return of about 14% this year is in the top three percent in its category, which includes nearly 1,400 other funds.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Artist Alex Israel and eyewear brand Oliver Peoples have their sights set on a chic way to raise funds for wildfire recovery for Los Angeles.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
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In a new environment, under a different coaching staff and system, the Canadiens are banking on Dobson to evolve. — Data via Evolving-Hockey, HockeyViz, HockeyStatCards, All Three Zones and Natural Stat Trick.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Cashman is banking on such discussions being unnecessary, though.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
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But the 2025 grades put Brookshire Elementary School in Winter Park in an uncomfortable spotlight.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Cayley put her deposit down in February and traveled to Turkey in May.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The depositions were taken as part of a recent civil rights lawsuit against the department.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 July 2025
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Records obtained by the Detroit Free Press June 30 show the committee has sent notices for depositions to be conducted between July 8 and 10, to two additional MSP officers and one civilian: Lt. Col. Michael Krumm, Insp.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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Energy operators had to cut off electricity to customers — because supply couldn’t meet the growing energy demand — for 21 hours as a measure to prevent larger-scale blackouts.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
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This will include school supplies and household essentials from Amazon Basics (starting at $3) and summer fashion from Amazon Essentials (starting at $12).—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
6 July 2025
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The budget legislation is the president's highest-profile win yet.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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Many blamed a limited marketing budget compared to the big money that Samsung and Apple spent on print ads and TV commercials.—
Verne Kopytoff,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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“Deposit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposit. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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