deposit
verb (used with object)
to place for safekeeping or in trust, especially in a bank account.
depositing
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present participleof deposit.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Since the prehistoric era, humans have recognized the ritual power of wetlands, some by depositing votive offerings into bogs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Sources also allege that individuals outside the prison are depositing thousands of dollars into the commissary accounts of those performing services for the “Bad Boy for Life” rapper.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
A spokesman for the firm denied it had continued depositing on the site when the temporary stop order was in place, but said it had continued work once the order expired.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Researchers around the world have explored several possible solutions, including different dielectric materials, molecular seed layers, and alternative methods for depositing oxides.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
Again he glances this way, that way, and then his hand darts into the hole, depositing the paper.
From "The Unfinished Angel" by Sharon Creech
