as in depended
to place reliance or trust
rigorously tested the rope before starting out, for the rock climbers would be relying on it with their very lives
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Recent Examples of relied
Part of students' grades relied on their performance in the bi-weekly skits, according to the report.
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Logan Smith, CBS News, 15 June 2026
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
To get around, ranchers relied on horses, boats, and remote airstrips, and access to goods and services was limited.
—Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 June 2026
Cruise lines have long relied on automatic gratuities.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The researchers therefore relied on simulations rather than real-world measurements.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
Brown, facing San Francisco for the second time in eight days, relied heavily on his sinker more than usual.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Brill noted that the aunt did not testify at the departmental trial and that the judge relied on her previous statements.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
In 2012, drought was building, and San Diego CWA largely relied on a single wholesaler, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, for its water purchases.
—Sara Sutherland, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Logan Smith, CBS News, 15 June 2026
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
To get around, ranchers relied on horses, boats, and remote airstrips, and access to goods and services was limited.
—Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 June 2026
Cruise lines have long relied on automatic gratuities.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The researchers therefore relied on simulations rather than real-world measurements.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
Brown, facing San Francisco for the second time in eight days, relied heavily on his sinker more than usual.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Brill noted that the aunt did not testify at the departmental trial and that the judge relied on her previous statements.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
In 2012, drought was building, and San Diego CWA largely relied on a single wholesaler, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, for its water purchases.
—Sara Sutherland, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relied
Verb
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The company’s founders say the idea came from watching ordinary people struggle to access opportunities that increasingly depended on technical knowledge.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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However, Washington underestimated how much its influence depended on the wider relationship surrounding those transactions.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
15 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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“Relied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relied. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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