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noun

Definition of depositnext
1
as in sediment
matter that settles to the bottom of a body of liquid a deposit of silt on the river bed

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2
as in reserve
a collection of things kept available for future use or need a deposit of ammunition under lock and key

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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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deposit

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verb

di-ˈpä-zət How to pronounce deposit (audio)
1
as in to bank
to put in an account we quickly deposited the check in a bank account

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2
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
Noun
Think heavy grease, hard-water deposits, and mold, which are better addressed with products formulated for those specific problems. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026 The suit also claims that Sanborn used some of Gardner's money to pay subcontractors deposits of 50%, 60% and even 80% before any work had been done. — John Wisely, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
Jeanie may view walking away as losing something that can’t be replaced by any amount deposited into a bank account. — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Collier recommends using color-refreshing products between appointments to help keep your shade looking vibrant, while a color-depositing mask can be used to refresh the tone at home. — Emma-Jade Stoddart, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deposit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deposit
  1. sediment
  2. reserve
  3. fund
  4. bank
  5. put
  6. deposition
  7. supply
  8. budget
Noun
  • Permafrost on the mountains, the continuously frozen soil and sediment, is now changing, said Byers.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Ice also holds mountains together, in the form of permafrost, a mix of soil, rock, sediment and ice.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of sediment
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  • Coach Mike Macdonald was pleased with reserves like Eastern and Singleton, as well as the potential that Seumalo showed.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The prosecutor general’s office has stopped updating crime data; the Treasury has ceased publishing detailed budget information; and the central bank has restricted disclosure of international reserves.
    — Andrei Soldatov, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of reserve
Noun
  • But the Fed under Warsh is widely expected to buck that pressure and hold rates steady next month, a consensus reflected in Fed funds futures contracts.
    — Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
  • As new investors look to buy or license those assets, the fund will reinvest any returns into its other programs.
    — Brad Quick, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of fund
Verb
  • The Vikings’ defense is banking heavily on defensive coordinator Brian Flores, the scheme’s ability to create chaos and a bevy of young players at all spots.
    — The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The team needs to bank three years of funding — over $200,000 — to ensure marmot research can continue next summer.
    — Brittany Peterson, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of bank
Verb
  • Costco is an awkward exhibit for putting shareholder-value maximization in the driver’s seat.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Espada is paid to put it in favorable positions, even when few seem to exist.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of put
Noun
  • But according to records reviewed during a deposition of the park’s director of maintenance, state officials were allegedly unaware that maintenance workers had replaced a wheel on one of the train cars prior to their inspection.
    — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The exchange became a focus of Wilson’s deposition last month.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of deposition
Noun
  • Now, Tokyo is investing elsewhere to shore up future supplies.
    — Katie Silver, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Industry experts generally expect crude oil and LNG tankers to be granted priority clearance due to their criticality to global energy supplies, while container ships and other cargo vessels may face longer wait times.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of supply
Noun
  • Capricorn December 22 – January 19 Your long-term goal needs a budget that supports the whole journey.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The draft budget sets eight priorities, including food and energy self-sufficiency.
    — Celestine Iyer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Deposit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deposit. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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