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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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3
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
Uzbekistan holds vast deposits of rare earths and critical minerals, while neighboring Kazakhstan is the world’s leading producer of uranium, accounting for 40% of supplies. — semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026 But easily accessible, clean copper deposits are running out fast. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
Terrence split almost immediately, and Julianne deposited her small son on the Missouri farm of her Uncle Claude, a stoic, kindly old man. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026 One is a cryptominer, which uses the device to mine cryptocurrency and deposit it into a wallet controlled by the attacker. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 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
  • At the road he was met by brown, sediment-laden floodwaters carrying vehicles and a dumpster.
    — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026
  • But there is no plan by Marin Water to remove any sediment this year.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of sediment
Noun
  • There are large helium reserves in Wyoming, Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado and Utah.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • With debt levels now at more than 150% of GDP and foreign reserves down 50% since March, the kingdom is reportedly in talks for a cash infusion led by the UAE, according to Asharq Bloomberg.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of reserve
Noun
  • Over the past two months, amid efforts to find what could be more than $20 billion to recapitalize insurance funds, Walter has sold his controlling interest in the Lakers and a minority share of Chelsea, the English Premier League club.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • LendingTree advises would-be parents to start a dedicated savings fund early, even years before a child arrives, and to park it in a high-yield savings account so interest can compound.
    — Martie Bowser, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of fund
Verb
  • Streamers also are banking that creators can not only bring their audience with them but fill their libraries with content that is, frankly, dramatically less expensive than traditional fare and that is produced at a more rapid clip.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Big shot before the scrimmage A highlight of the evening came early when former KU wing Perry Ellis banked in a halfcourt shot to win $10,000 for KU student Addyson Devlin.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
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  • After the break, Colleyville Heritage wide receiver Trevi Preische’s 10-yard TD reception helped the Panthers make some progress, but a 23-yard score from Caldwell put Argyle’s lead back to three-scores.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Congress answered with the Air Commerce Act of 1926, which put the Commerce Department in charge of commercial flight.
    — Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of put
Noun
  • Continue reading … COURT ORDER — Judge orders Trump to sit for deposition in his $10B defamation lawsuit against BBC.
    — , FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Attorney Randi McGinn said in her closing argument for the state that Facebook profited off harmful content, which CEO Mark Zuckerberg denied during his video deposition.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of deposition
Noun
  • The Patriot ammunition Ukraine needs is in short supply and is also required elsewhere in the world, Rubio said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Radar systems detect incoming threats and supply information that helps defensive missiles engage their targets.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of supply
Noun
  • The distance is worth it for travelers who want a budget-friendly hotel that still has loads of style, as prices tend to be significantly lower than downtown hotels.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Officials said the expense could be covered within the existing budget.
    — Natalie Jones, Baltimore Sun, 28 Oct. 2026
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