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as in conditional
determined by something else
our going to the movies tonight is dependent on whether or not we have any money left after we eat out
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as in parasite
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Recent Examples of dependent
Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
Cruz, who was among a group of lawmakers briefed on the collision by federal authorities, said the Black Hawk helicopter had switched off its automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast sometime before the Jan. 29 crash.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Dooley would carry the remains of deceased servicemen, their dependents or national leaders to their final resting places at Arlington Cemetery, per the outlet.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
School districts are dependent on property taxes to fund bus transportation, capital projects, and debt service funds.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
Cruz, who was among a group of lawmakers briefed on the collision by federal authorities, said the Black Hawk helicopter had switched off its automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast sometime before the Jan. 29 crash.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
Another on the list would impose work requirements for Medicaid recipients on able-bodied adults without dependents, with exemptions for pregnant women, students and primary caregivers of dependents.
—Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Dooley would carry the remains of deceased servicemen, their dependents or national leaders to their final resting places at Arlington Cemetery, per the outlet.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependent
Adjective
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The city council approved a conditional on-sale/off-sale liquor and cigarette license to Marion L. Ray, Circle Pines, Minn., new owner of the Jordan Hotel.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Sharks on Saturday traded Granlund and Ceci, both unrestricted free agents, to the Stars for a first-round pick and a conditional third-round selection, both for this year.—
Curtis Pashelka,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Blood smear tests showed no evidence of parasites, and a computed tomography (CT) scan of her head showed no acute intracranial abnormalities.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Feb. 2025
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Accident-only plans do not cover medical issues, such as parasites, cancer or cruciate ligament injuries.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 Jan. 2025
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The neutral material keeps it from looking like an eye sore and can be expanded for more hanging space as needed.—
Micaela Arnett,
Rolling Stone,
10 Jan. 2024
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This playful hanging figure will give your trick-or-treaters and guests a laugh instead of a fright.—
Wendy Vazquez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2023
Adjective
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Trump slapped 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico at the start of February, briefly rocking markets, but later suspended the duties for one month after reaching tentative agreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Claudia Sheinbaum.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
12 Feb. 2025
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The major labels negotiated tentative treaties with these early players, capping monthly streams and making only some of their content available.—
Brad Shoup,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2025
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Russell adeptly balances tones as the movie careens from L.A. celebrity portrait to an eerie character study of a desperate parasocial leech who still deserves our compassion anyway.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
1 Feb. 2025
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People are going to bail on the subscription model like a dog shaking off leeches.—
Ron Hart,
SPIN,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Things take a turn when Smokey's drug supplier demands $200 by 10 PM or they'll be killed, but the pair is easily distracted by conflicts with the resident bully, Craig's jealous girlfriend, and various neighborhood moochers and petty criminals.—
Danny Horn,
EW.com,
18 Aug. 2024
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The hikes, which go into effect on September 1, are part of a larger effort to crack down on membership moochers and boost revenue for the warehouse chain.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
11 July 2024
Noun
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Care Instructions: After your ride, wipe them down with a damp sponge or cloth.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
16 Feb. 2025
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Blend with a brush or sponge until undetectable for skin that appears smooth, soft, and blurred.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Hackett, his bungalow neighbor Faye Greener (Karen Black), her vaudevillian has-been father (Burgess Meredith), assorted whores, hangers-on, venal studio executives, and a WASPy lunk — auspiciously named Homer Simpson (Donald Sutherland) — suckered by Hollywood’s erotic promise.—
Armond White,
National Review,
31 Jan. 2025
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Matthew becomes Oliver’s bro, his hanger-on, his social-media camera buddy.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Dependent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependent. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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