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as in anchor
something or someone to which one looks for support
he's been the family's foremost reliance in times of trouble many times
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as in dependency
the quality or state of needing something or someone
a baby's reliance on her parents his reliance on his next-door neighbor for all the local gossip
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Recent Examples of reliance
The government’s reliance on immigration to spur economic growth accelerated in with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, when Canada admitted nearly 3 million people in three years.
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Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
This reliance placed the men in a complex and fluid social position.
—Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
Trump’s reliance on Florida personalities and notables to serve in government next year creates possible openings for others in the state to ascend.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Move furniture to uncover south-facing windows to allow natural sunlight to warm your home and reduce reliance on your heating system.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
This reliance placed the men in a complex and fluid social position.
—Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
Trump’s reliance on Florida personalities and notables to serve in government next year creates possible openings for others in the state to ascend.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Move furniture to uncover south-facing windows to allow natural sunlight to warm your home and reduce reliance on your heating system.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliance
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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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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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Strengthening the case of those that argue Barca has Lionel Messi-like dependence on Lamine, Flick's men have lost three of the four games that Lamine hasn't started this term.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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In addition, the loan highlights a broader strategy to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign energy resources, particularly from nations like China, while driving domestic EV manufacturing.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Annual sustainability reports should also serve as the backbone of your overall corporate narrative.Ted Kail, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recognizing it as the backbone of great filmmaking, her movies consistently showcase this belief.Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Cheap electricity has been a pillar for Norwegian industry, but with demand rising because of the electrification of road transport and other sectors, the cost of electricity will rise.Sverre Alvik, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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When a customs officer reached into Soto-Morando's truck to stop him from leaving, Soto-Morando propelled toward the gate and crashed into a pillar on the United States side, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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Yes, inflation was a difficult crutch to bear, but going from 9% to 2.9% in two years proved that the Democrats better understood economic policy decisions than Republicans.Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
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My hiring and training practices reflect that, ensuring everyone in my organization uses AI as an aid rather than a crutch.Steve Taplin, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Reliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliance. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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