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as in to rely
to place reliance or trust
I know I can always depend on you for help when I really need it
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Recent Examples of depend
Poway Community Foundation plans to distribute more grants next year depending on how much is raised, Couvrette said.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
It can be grown in different thicknesses and colors, depending on brand needs, and does not need third-party tanning.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
On sale for as low as $55 depending on the size and color, the loafers have genuine leather uppers, a removable EVA footbed, and a chunky lug sole that provides extra traction on slippery surfaces.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2025
But even if Cousins becomes free and wants to keep playing, there could be competition for his services depending on how many teams want a veteran quarterback — and if players such as Stafford, Derek Carr, Geno Smith or Russell Wilson become available.
—Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
It can be grown in different thicknesses and colors, depending on brand needs, and does not need third-party tanning.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
On sale for as low as $55 depending on the size and color, the loafers have genuine leather uppers, a removable EVA footbed, and a chunky lug sole that provides extra traction on slippery surfaces.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2025
But even if Cousins becomes free and wants to keep playing, there could be competition for his services depending on how many teams want a veteran quarterback — and if players such as Stafford, Derek Carr, Geno Smith or Russell Wilson become available.
—Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depend
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Drenching Colleen Bennett is the founder of CBB Design Firm, based in North Carolina.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Feb. 2025
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Source: The National Weather Service This article was generated by the CA Weather Bot, software that analyzes structured information, such as data, and applies it to articles based on templates created by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Feb. 2025
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Unlike standard toaster ovens, both air fryer ovens and basket-style air fryers rely on a combination of high heat and convection (moving hot air around with a fan) to crisp up your food.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appétit,
21 Feb. 2025
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Musk's businesses, including Tesla and rocket-maker SpaceX, rely heavily on government contracts, subsidies and policies.—
Peter Eisler,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Oak-Barrel Fermentation The addition of yeast, which consumes the must’s natural sugar to create alcohol, is what turns the juice into wine.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2025
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Human misery and environmental devastation proved the cost of turning coffee from a luxury good into a staple.—
Peter S. Goodman,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Anjelica Huston can always count on her ex Jack Nicholson.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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So January's tragic midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, which killed 67 people, only counts once.—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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Ireland in 2004 ended unrestricted birthright citizenship after 79% of voters supported a constitutional amendment that hinges citizenship on parents' residence and history.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
25 Jan. 2025
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Lebanon is facing diplomatic pressure by the United States and other foreign donors who have hinged postwar financial support on the election of a president.—
Euan Ward,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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Video from the crash shows Balde riding along E. 161st St. when the driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee plows into him while apparently speeding south on Melrose Ave.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Heat are 1-5 in their last six games and rode a four-game skid into the All-Star break.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Depend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depend. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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