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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
Barnett recently designed a semi-custom 42-meter yacht concept with Taiwanese yacht-maker Horizon, which can deliver a boat in around a year depending on customization.
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Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 25 May 2025
More broadly—and perhaps most important in the long term—the Trump administration is less inclined to take on the assertive role that America has traditionally played in the Middle East, and which Israel has come to depend on.
—Daniel Byman, The Atlantic, 24 May 2025
Treatment options for elevated liver enzymes depend on the specific cause.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 24 May 2025
The future path of egg prices will depend on the administration's ability to get a grip on the bird flu crisis.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
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Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 25 May 2025
More broadly—and perhaps most important in the long term—the Trump administration is less inclined to take on the assertive role that America has traditionally played in the Middle East, and which Israel has come to depend on.
—Daniel Byman, The Atlantic, 24 May 2025
Treatment options for elevated liver enzymes depend on the specific cause.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 24 May 2025
The future path of egg prices will depend on the administration's ability to get a grip on the bird flu crisis.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depend
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Reducing Risk And Making Informed Decisions In traditional product development, decisions are often made based on stakeholder opinions, past experiences or gut instinct.—
Antara Dave,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The report suggests that, while apparel is a top category in many markets, its stronghold varies by location based on pricing and delivery, which FlavorCloud contends should vary by region.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
30 May 2025
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The three men are all longtime Miami residents who have experienced homelessness and rely on donations to make a living, according to the complaint.—
Vivienne Serret,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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Our goal is a safe and welcoming environment for everyone relying on public transportation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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There’s also this: Auston Matthews has only three years remaining on his contract and will turn 28 later this fall.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Grayson Chrisley, who recently turned 19, now attends the University of Alabama.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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That’s basically one for every 1,000 residents, but who’s counting?—
Peter Madonia,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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Some projects or clients are more important than others, and some ongoing tasks count more than others.—
Caroline Ceniza-Levine,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Analysts noted that the stop-and-go nature of the president's tariff policies have been a key driver of market volatility in recent weeks, with stock movements hinging upon news of potential trade deals.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
27 May 2025
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In other words, the emotional quality of a relationship doesn’t hinge solely on the partnership itself, but, likely, from the companionship and camaraderie that it’s founded upon.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Reckoning Part One – Cruise rode off a cliff-edge on a motorbike.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
25 May 2025
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The launch vehicle is composed of both a 232-foot Super Heavy rocket and the 171-foot upper stage spacecraft, or capsule or crew and cargo would ride.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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“Depend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depend. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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