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bank

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noun (2)

as in mound
a pile or ridge of granular matter (as sand or snow) a bank of dirt that the construction workers left behind

Synonyms & Similar Words

bank

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verb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bank
Noun
Also, place freezes with ChexSystems and the National Consumer Telecom and Utilities Exchange to stop criminals from opening bank accounts, phone lines, or utility services in his name. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026 The same is true of the bank statements. Wendy Hickey, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Phillies would realistically be banking on a return to his 2023 form (128 OPS+) to justify the trade. Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025 The group banks its seventh champ total. Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bank
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bank
Verb
  • This process is called hilling and creates an area of loose soil where tubers easily form while being shaded from the sun.
    Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2025
  • As the South Bay breeze swept into the stadium, hundreds of fans who were denied entry because of a sellout set up camp on the white stone wall and hill in between the stadium and Via Pacheco road.
    Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Schwering said one man lost $900,000, all deposited into the shadowy crypto ATM at the corner.
    Kevin Williams, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Some will pay via the form of gift cards, while others will pay you with funds deposited into your bank account.
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Rather than letting those items pile up in a cluttered mess, opt for a compact organizer with enough storage to hold all the essentials.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
  • To avoid piling up snow on plants when clearing snow, mark them with stakes in the fall.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The mega-retailer is always stacked with endless deals that can’t be beat, and its current deals on winter boots are super impressive.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Splitting and stacking the wood was her brother’s job, one of his favorite tasks.
    Sadia Shepard, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • After the foliage has reached around a foot tall, mound more soil around the base of your plants.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Place apple mixture on top of cranberries, mounding slightly in center; push down any sharp apple edges.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025

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“Bank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bank. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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