reliant

adjective

re·​li·​ant ri-ˈlī-ənt How to pronounce reliant (audio)
: having reliance on something or someone : dependent
reliantly adverb

Examples of reliant in a Sentence

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Supply chains are almost always deeply complex, interwoven and reliant on many different people and organizations along the way that extend beyond borders. David Joosten, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 Verdict: Narrow Focus, Narrow Features As all businesses become increasingly reliant on the cloud, the storage and file-sharing competition only grows more fierce. Robert Anderson, PCMAG, 13 Jan. 2025 If upheld, the ban will take effect on Jan. 19, potentially leaving creators and businesses reliant on the platform scrambling for alternatives like Lemon8. Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025 No team can avoid becoming reliant on their best players. Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for reliant 

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reliant was in 1849

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“Reliant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliant. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

reliant

adjective
re·​li·​ant ri-ˈlī-ənt How to pronounce reliant (audio)
: having reliance on something or someone : trusting
reliant on the family for news
reliantly adverb

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