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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
Reuters, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025
The mix of these columns and salt deposits produces a brine four times as salty as seawater, according to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration publication.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
About six years after Jackson deposited her inheritance in the bank, the Star reported that a bank employee siphoned her account and embezzled about $700,000.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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Noun
North Queensland has large zinc reserves as well as major deposits of silver, lead, copper and iron ore, with Townsville a major processing center for the region’s base metals.
—Reuters, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025
The mix of these columns and salt deposits produces a brine four times as salty as seawater, according to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration publication.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
Guests must deposit their phones at the entrance and each evening includes a lavish dinner, served in a tasteful setting.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
About six years after Jackson deposited her inheritance in the bank, the Star reported that a bank employee siphoned her account and embezzled about $700,000.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposit
Noun
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Efforts to dig out the driver and remove sediment have failed, and a drone sent into the hole also made no progress.—
Amir Daftari,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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The belief is that surrounding sediment flowed into the pipe and created a hollow space under the road, which was unable to hold up the weight as vehicles passed, the outlet added.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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The Aztecs cut into the lead with a 10-4 run behind the play of reserves Kaelyn Hamilton and Jazlen Green.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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The report outlines the company's commitment to maintaining adequate reserves for insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses, which totaled $2,621.3 million as of December 31, 2024.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
7 Feb. 2025
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Weinstein is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, and the funds allegedly misappropriated by Bob Weinstein and Glasser.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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The advocacy groups had signed a contract with the Post and were waiting for a final review from the newspaper before sending over the funds.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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With Juan Soto no longer under their employment, Stanton’s health and continued production are of the utmost importance to a lineup that is also banking on a few other former MVPs.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Without a $300 million payroll, the Cubs are banking on certain players stepping forward.—
Patrick Mooney,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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In the final, Johns & Waters put an end to the Alshon & Black freight train, but not without some solid pickleball.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2025
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By the time Bar-Kar contacted her with the hopes of portraying her life onscreen, Ian put her through the paces and asked her to make a 20-minute film as a pitch.—
Audra Heinrichs,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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Former Florida State athletic director David Coburn and former school president John Thrasher are scheduled to sit for depositions on Friday in Tallahassee.—
Brendan Marks,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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There’s a likelihood that Swift would have to sit for a deposition as part of pre-trial discovery, according to the co-hosts of TMZ’s new legal podcast, Two Angry Men.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2025
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The federal government has long sought to prevent the horrors of drug addiction by interdicting the supply of dangerous psychoactive drugs -- and reducing demand for them.—
Paul J. Larkin,
National Review,
11 Feb. 2025
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The local chapter collected essential supplies through its recent Mothers’ Meeting and a dedicated trip to Los Angeles.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Typically, the focus is on court operations and budget — the number of cases handled, number of cases resolved, and so on — with occasional platitudes about access to justice.—
Steve Zeidman,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Reality check: Even if the House can pass anything, outside of budget reconciliation, the Senate GOP will need Democratic votes to overcome the 60-vote filibuster for spending bills.—
Hans Nichols,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Deposit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposit. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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