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also dependance
1
as in dependency
the quality or state of needing something or someone
a baby's total dependence upon his or her parents for every one of life's needs
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2
as in anchor
something or someone to which one looks for support
ultimately rice became the chief dependence in that state
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3
as in addiction
a physiological need for certain drugs
acquired a dependence on prescription painkillers following back surgery
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Recent Examples of dependence
And at a time when Israel’s dependence on the United States has never been more apparent, Israeli assumptions about Trump’s unwavering patronage appear naive.
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Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
Next year, Zelensky said, Ukraine plans to produce at least 30,000 long-range drones and aims to manufacture 3,000 long-range missiles, reducing its dependence on Western military support.
—Hanna Arhirova and Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2024
Transit can encourage compact development, which reduces fossil fuel dependence.
—Martin England, Baltimore Sun, 19 Nov. 2024
Leverage Open-Source Tools Leveraging open-source tools is a smart step to reduce platform dependence.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
Next year, Zelensky said, Ukraine plans to produce at least 30,000 long-range drones and aims to manufacture 3,000 long-range missiles, reducing its dependence on Western military support.
—Hanna Arhirova and Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2024
Transit can encourage compact development, which reduces fossil fuel dependence.
—Martin England, Baltimore Sun, 19 Nov. 2024
Leverage Open-Source Tools Leveraging open-source tools is a smart step to reduce platform dependence.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependence
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However, not all European countries have been successful in ending their energy dependency on Russia.Daniel Markind, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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This dependency has put a strain on our relationship with them and with each other, as my husband and I have different opinions on how to address the situation.Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2024
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The taut film explores how the U.S. team from ABC Sports, led by its now-legendary anchor Jim McKay, arrives at the games flying high.Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Kate Snow Kate Snow is a senior national correspondent for NBC News and an anchor for NBC Nightly News.Marina Kopf, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The heartbreaking story of Kade Webb’s addiction and overdose was featured last year on ESPN’s Outside the Lines program, depicting the two cousins growing up close in Northern California, and remaining that way even as Logan Webb’s baseball career took off.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Overwhelmingly across these decades the US turns to non-punitive harm reduction approaches to address drug use when the public face of addiction is White.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Is the reliance on Kulusevski and Solanke becoming a problem?Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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This staggering economic reliance highlights the former regime's transformation of Syria into a narco-state, where high-ranking officials, including Assad's own brother, Maher al-Assad, reportedly managed the drug's production and global distribution.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Establish small, meaningful habits that align with your goals, such as: Running or walking daily, focusing on the act rather than the outcome.Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Don't let these bad habits lead to expensive plumbing repairs.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Dependence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependence. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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