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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
The Czech Republic has accused Russia of several cyberattacks and the 2014 explosion of two munitions depots in Vrbetice, which killed two and caused $42.5 million in damage.
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Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
In September, the unit’s drones hit a Russian ammunition depot between Moscow and St. Petersburg, in Tver region.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
Ukraine in previous weeks has blasted several other such arms depots.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Railroad Street, named for a 19th-century former depot, is a charming microcosm of the Berkshires’ renaissance.
—Lauren Matison, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2024
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Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
In September, the unit’s drones hit a Russian ammunition depot between Moscow and St. Petersburg, in Tver region.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
Ukraine in previous weeks has blasted several other such arms depots.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Railroad Street, named for a 19th-century former depot, is a charming microcosm of the Berkshires’ renaissance.
—Lauren Matison, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depot
Noun
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Gage said the company is targeting 30,000 square feet for a new warehouse and dropoff/pickup location and is checking out spots this week.Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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The plan appears to have targeted cargo planes and is linked to two fires—one that broke out at a courier facility in Germany and another that ignited in a warehouse in England.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Fortunately, Joe and the band of gray guys were successful in crossing the border into Mexico without their armory being detected, taking out a cartel patrol, and quickly tac-ing up.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 27 Oct. 2024
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The acquisition expanded the range of data and software Privateer has in its armory, enabling the company to combine different sources, such as images and radar, to analyze everything from sub-sea to Earth orbit.Allison Beck, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
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The instructions are fairly basic, and the main repository for projects is online.Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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My shower is basically one big repository for shampoos that promise to fight flakes, soothe itchiness, and deliver a sense of calm.Allure Editors, Allure, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Depot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depot. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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