as in to depend
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 rely Nearly 40% of taxpayers will rely on refunds this year to make ends meet, according to a Credit Karma survey that polled 1,000 adults in late December and early January. Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025 The ad, created in-house, relies on dozens of images found via online searches by Hims & Hers personnel. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025 Now, some of these viral videos rely on fearmongering more than facts, but there’s real truth to the concern. Elizabeth Denton, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025 Additionally, Hometown prioritizes data security to ensure the privacy and protection of sensitive information, which is a critical concern as schools increasingly rely on digital platforms. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for rely 

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“Rely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rely. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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