depends

present tense third-person singular of depend
1
as in rests
to be determined by, based on, or subject (to) whether or not we play baseball will depend on how much rain we get

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2
as in relies
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 depends Their appearance depends on the underlying cause and can vary by person. Mark Gurarie, Health, 16 Mar. 2025 The cost of moving the mountain, so to speak, depends on whether the pile is deemed hazardous. Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 16 Mar. 2025 This all depends on the weather, temperature, and level of usage. Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025 Treatment depends on identifying the cause. Mark Gurarie, Health, 16 Mar. 2025 Treatment depends on the underlying cause and individual case. Mark Gurarie, Health, 16 Mar. 2025 Insurers operate in a complex financial ecosystem, and their stability depends on multiple interrelated factors, including investment performance, underwriting practices, and risk management. True Tamplin, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 Larger employers that Maryland depends on for thousands of jobs will face difficult decisions about future investments and expansions. Mary D. Kane, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2025 The glorious future of the nation depends on everyone laboring at a fast pace, with no time to slow down and question what’s happening. Charlie Tyson, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025

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“Depends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depends. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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