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as in to rely
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 depend
How much food your feline needs depends on their breed, age, and activity levels.
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
However, much depends on the type of migraine and individual case.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
What’s more, not everyone will react the same way: The effects of grapefruit on meds depend in part on your unique physiology, since the amount of the CYP3A4 enzyme varies from person to person.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 7 Apr. 2025
A lot of one-timer threats depend on the puck movement, giving them an easier target, focusing primarily on getting a hard shot off quickly.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
However, much depends on the type of migraine and individual case.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
What’s more, not everyone will react the same way: The effects of grapefruit on meds depend in part on your unique physiology, since the amount of the CYP3A4 enzyme varies from person to person.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 7 Apr. 2025
A lot of one-timer threats depend on the puck movement, giving them an easier target, focusing primarily on getting a hard shot off quickly.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depend
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The multi-award-winning Peaky Blinders television series, based on the Birmingham street gang which operated from the 1880s until the 1920s, was created and written by Steven Knight and has been sold into more than 183 countries including internationally on Netflix.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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But yes, based on the hundreds of hauls enthusiastically posted on TikTok and Instagram, yes, some DHGate sellers are safe and legit.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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Yet the case stands to influence legal challenges to the Liberation Day tariffs, too, because the President relied on the same mechanism for both the earlier and more recent tariff announcements, declaring a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, of 1977.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the meantime, the Kings will look to rely on Keon Ellis, Devin Carter, and Markelle Fultz in the backcourt.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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But the moment of flexing soon turned into a public apology and her taking accountability for the effect of the song.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Lisa Rinna turned Wednesday’s H&M & LA event in Los Angeles into a family affair, attending the event alongside her daughters Delilah Belle and Amelia Gray Hamlin.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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We've been spoiled by laptop battery life over the last year or two; almost 14 hours now counts as merely average.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Four minutes later, Messi struck again, and this one counted.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Hip Hinges A lot of ordinary activities involve hinging at the hips.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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In many ways, the relationship between employer and employee is one that hinges upon balance, too.—
Jordan Rackie,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Top Florida hotels for a green getaway Isla Bella Beach Resort, Marathon Want a free boat ride through the clear waters of the Florida Keys, while turning it into a do-gooding adventure?—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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The rear portion of a cycling jersey is specifically designed to be slightly longer in order to prevent it from riding up and exposing your back while in a forward riding position.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Depend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depend. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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