1
as in reserves
a collection of things kept available for future use or need
a deposit of ammunition under lock and key
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2
as in funds
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose
made a deposit at the bank every week
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1
as in banks
to put in an account
we quickly deposited the check in a bank account
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2
as in places
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 deposits
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
The school changed its billing methods in 2020 to make parents use electronic bank deposits instead of credit cards.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
The Illinois Commerce Commission also recently approved a proposal by ComEd that requires higher deposits from data center developers to protect against projects that fall through.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Comer, its chairman, said the committee intends to question her this week about 12 cash deposits made to her bank account from April 2018 to July 30, 2019.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
She was not asked about the deposits during her OIG interview.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Fans placed significant deposits on tickets at the future stadium following the team’s groundbreaking ceremony at the Railyards property in August, said Dustin Vicari, the team’s chief revenue officer.
—Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Why these deposits exist might remain unknown; however, the Melsonby deposits showcase power and wealth, according to LBV, which might even be linked to a famous female queen of Rome, Queen Cartimandua, who ruled Brigantes in the 50s and 60s AD.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
China's space agency has plans to land on the moon by 2030 near the south pole, where there are believed to be deposits of ice from comets.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
An 18-minute flight in a Bell 212 deposits us into the high alpine.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
The agency deposits up to $1,000 in these accounts them if parents complete recommended preventive care before their babies turn two.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Because of the low reactivity of fluorine, when KL-50 deposits fluoroethyl groups onto the cells, the crosslinks are slow to form.
—Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Designed to melt instantly into skin, all of this is spun into a lightweight cream that deposits medium, buildable luminous matte coverage meant to last for up to 16 hours.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
The Giorgio Armani apartment, a 2,005-square-foot residence with two bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, is accessed via a semi-private elevator that deposits guests in a gallery foyer lined with limestone slab floors.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
When and How To Clean Up Leaves Don't panic if a rainstorm deposits a layer of wet leaves on your lawn.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
In slow movements, each gunmetal gray robot grabs a towel by its corners, flattens it out, folds it twice, and deposits it into the basket.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
Formations like Bender’s Cave are routinely filled with running streams that fluctuate in depth depending on recent rainfall, flooding, and sinkhole deposits.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
The school changed its billing methods in 2020 to make parents use electronic bank deposits instead of credit cards.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
The Illinois Commerce Commission also recently approved a proposal by ComEd that requires higher deposits from data center developers to protect against projects that fall through.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Comer, its chairman, said the committee intends to question her this week about 12 cash deposits made to her bank account from April 2018 to July 30, 2019.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
She was not asked about the deposits during her OIG interview.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Fans placed significant deposits on tickets at the future stadium following the team’s groundbreaking ceremony at the Railyards property in August, said Dustin Vicari, the team’s chief revenue officer.
—Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Why these deposits exist might remain unknown; however, the Melsonby deposits showcase power and wealth, according to LBV, which might even be linked to a famous female queen of Rome, Queen Cartimandua, who ruled Brigantes in the 50s and 60s AD.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
China's space agency has plans to land on the moon by 2030 near the south pole, where there are believed to be deposits of ice from comets.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Why these deposits exist might remain unknown; however, the Melsonby deposits showcase power and wealth, according to LBV, which might even be linked to a famous female queen of Rome, Queen Cartimandua, who ruled Brigantes in the 50s and 60s AD.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
An 18-minute flight in a Bell 212 deposits us into the high alpine.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
The agency deposits up to $1,000 in these accounts them if parents complete recommended preventive care before their babies turn two.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Because of the low reactivity of fluorine, when KL-50 deposits fluoroethyl groups onto the cells, the crosslinks are slow to form.
—Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Designed to melt instantly into skin, all of this is spun into a lightweight cream that deposits medium, buildable luminous matte coverage meant to last for up to 16 hours.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
The Giorgio Armani apartment, a 2,005-square-foot residence with two bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, is accessed via a semi-private elevator that deposits guests in a gallery foyer lined with limestone slab floors.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
When and How To Clean Up Leaves Don't panic if a rainstorm deposits a layer of wet leaves on your lawn.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
In slow movements, each gunmetal gray robot grabs a towel by its corners, flattens it out, folds it twice, and deposits it into the basket.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposits
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With ample reserves and deep pockets, analysts say some Russian shipments bound for China could be diverted to more desperate countries.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Despite that, Moody’s has affirmed the company’s Aa2 credit rating, pointing to its vast gas reserves and strong cash generation.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Steyer told the outlet the funds existed to provide a vehicle for foreign investors rather than to dodge taxes.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Any unused funds from this fiscal year will go back into the district’s general fund balance.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The group banks its seventh champ total.—
Pamela Bustios,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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To them, bank lending has multiplicative qualities whereby Bank A rents $100,000 from a saver, lends out $90,000 to a borrower who then banks the money at Bank B, only for Bank B to lend out $81,000, only for the borrower to bank the $81,000 at Bank C that lends out $72,900.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But each also places new strain on a grid that was never engineered to accommodate them.—
Brian Barlow,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Star Trek places its bet on the best in human nature.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2026
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Stadium funding doesn’t come directly out of school budgets but through mechanisms such as hotel and alcohol taxes and state lotteries.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Property tax protest petition The bill factors in inflation, allowing local governments to increase their budgets annually by the lesser of 3% or the Midwest Consumer Price Index for the preceding year without opening themselves up to a budget challenge.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sorokin was locked in from the drop of the puck, denying Colin Blackwell on a shorthanded breakaway 10 minutes in and making a handful of other 10-bell saves on quality scoring chances in the first period alone.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Sorokin was locked in from the drop of the puck, denying Colin Blackwell on a shorthanded breakaway 10 minutes in and making a handful of other 10-bell saves on quality scoring chances in the first period alone.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Instead, Carryboy puts the wet bathroom directly across the aisle and has the kitchen block extend out into the rear of the side entryway.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Understanding the options — from headers to fabric types — puts you in a stronger position to make choices that truly serve your space and your daily life.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This growing local sourcing ecosystem, strengthened by rising domestic demand and export‑friendly policies, positions India as an increasingly strategic base for Ikea.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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Within this environment, Vado positions its approach as a way to deliver more complete, decision-ready guidance for deploying digital campaigns that aim to generate stronger ROI.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Deposits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposits. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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