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as in warehouse
a building for storing goods
a distribution depot for auto parts
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as in armory
a place where military arms are stored
the guns and ammunition were stored in a depot in Concord
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Recent Examples of depot
An even bigger gathering took place in mid-October, when 8,000 fans packed the depot to welcome their hometown Tigers, fresh off a 4-3 World Series triumph over the Chicago Cubs.
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Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
State of play: Over the last two weeks, Israel has launched a bombing campaign across Syria to take out Syrian military weapon systems and arms depots.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
Whether indulging in a Christmas package for a stay at the Inn Victoria bed-and-breakfast, participating in the annual tree lighting ceremony or visiting the historic train depot, there's something for everyone in this idyllic New England town.
—Sophie Dodd, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
The targets included air defense systems, military airfields, missile depots and dozens of weapons production sites in Damascus and other cities.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
State of play: Over the last two weeks, Israel has launched a bombing campaign across Syria to take out Syrian military weapon systems and arms depots.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
Whether indulging in a Christmas package for a stay at the Inn Victoria bed-and-breakfast, participating in the annual tree lighting ceremony or visiting the historic train depot, there's something for everyone in this idyllic New England town.
—Sophie Dodd, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
The targets included air defense systems, military airfields, missile depots and dozens of weapons production sites in Damascus and other cities.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depot
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Aid trucks that have been lined up next to warehouses for months will be moved to the crossing with Gaza, Dr. Raed Abdel Nasser, general secretary of the Red Crescent in North Sinai, told NBC News.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Law enforcement found $8 million worth of Apple products, many gift cards and $10,000 in cash in searching the warehouse, court documents say.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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New legendary loot is being added, along with a welcome back bonus, and the ability to save and swap builds in the armory.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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The complaint says Wen purchased an armory and a federal firearm license for $150,000 and listed his partner's name as the business owner to register with the Texas Secretary of State.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
3 Dec. 2024
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On November 14, 2024, French-Lebanese pianist and composer Omar Harfouch made history in the Vatican Apostolic Library, one of the most sacred repositories of human knowledge.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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For Google accounts and other repositories of sensitive information, enable two-factor authentication (2FA).—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Depot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depot. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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