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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Using its own modems makes Apple less reliant on partners and suppliers, giving it more control over product development and launch timing. Lisa Eadicicco, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025 Trump’s executive order caused panic among individuals reliant on SSRIs and other psychiatric medications to manage their mental health. Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025 Anxious career employees have received little direct information, leaving them reliant on office rumors and news reports for updates. Zach Montague, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025 Was reliant on his splitter to an unhealthy extent, and even that previously lethal offering has now backed up to the average level. Tony Blengino, Forbes, 19 Feb. 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 27 Feb. 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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