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as in relied
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 depended
The company’s founders say the idea came from watching ordinary people struggle to access opportunities that increasingly depended on technical knowledge.
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 June 2026
However, Washington underestimated how much its influence depended on the wider relationship surrounding those transactions.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
Like it or not, some of the biggest leaps in exploration have historically depended on the wealthy patrons willing to fund them.
—Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
This city’s success has never depended on a single visionary.
—Jenni Morejon, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The entire field of human transplantation depended on animal research and wouldn’t exist without it.
—Joshua Mezrich, STAT, 9 June 2026
Their Finals run has depended on unusual combinations and role flexibility.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
During wartime, roughly 20 percent of Iranians who depended on the internet for their jobs were out of work.
—Holly Dagres, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
Authorities say the resale price depended on the check's face value, and purchases were made via several electronic payment platforms.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 June 2026
However, Washington underestimated how much its influence depended on the wider relationship surrounding those transactions.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
Like it or not, some of the biggest leaps in exploration have historically depended on the wealthy patrons willing to fund them.
—Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
This city’s success has never depended on a single visionary.
—Jenni Morejon, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The entire field of human transplantation depended on animal research and wouldn’t exist without it.
—Joshua Mezrich, STAT, 9 June 2026
Their Finals run has depended on unusual combinations and role flexibility.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
During wartime, roughly 20 percent of Iranians who depended on the internet for their jobs were out of work.
—Holly Dagres, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
Authorities say the resale price depended on the check's face value, and purchases were made via several electronic payment platforms.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depended
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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The Iranians were originally supposed to be based in Tucson, Arizona.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Part of students' grades relied on their performance in the bi-weekly skits, according to the report.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has already led Gulf countries to seek alternatives to the narrow waterway, which most had relied on for the bulk of their trade flows.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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The lawsuit, filed on Saturday in the Central District of California, claims that the supermodel turned media personality participated in a 3½-hour interview, of which about 16 minutes was used.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Salah turned 34 today, with several fans bringing signs to the stadium in his honor.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
Verb
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With nearly all the votes counted, Angelenos are now getting a more granular understanding of the strongholds built up by each of the top three mayoral candidates.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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The months of improved blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol still counted.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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“Depended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depended. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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