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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
As the bedrock of retirement in America, our financial future depends on protecting Social Security for decades to come.
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Nora Duncan, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2025
According to the United Nations, a third of the world’s food production depends on pollinators like bees.
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
President Trump's approval rating hovers around 40-48% depending on the poll.
—Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2025
Much depends on the role of Manuela Giugliano, likely to play as a deep midfielder rather than the No 10 position she is often deployed in at Roma.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 30 June 2025
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Nora Duncan, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2025
According to the United Nations, a third of the world’s food production depends on pollinators like bees.
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
President Trump's approval rating hovers around 40-48% depending on the poll.
—Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2025
Much depends on the role of Manuela Giugliano, likely to play as a deep midfielder rather than the No 10 position she is often deployed in at Roma.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depend
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The show, based on a novella by the author Martha Wells, follows a snarky private-security cyborg (played by Alexander Skarsgård) assigned to protect a group of scientists investigating a mostly uncharted planet.—
Emma Stefansky,
The Atlantic,
5 July 2025
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The Ukrainian military also struck in the early hours of Saturday, targeting an airfield in the Russian town of Borisoglebsk, where fighter jets are based, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.—
Natalya Kushnir,
ABC News,
5 July 2025
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Much of it filters down from Black communities; much of it is used to trick content moderation filters; and much of it relies on an underlying comedy.—
Adam Aleksic,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Fairhair relies on the love and support of his son, Bloodaxe, and begins to fear that many of his sons are now plotting against him.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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Brock just turned 7 and was going for his first camp experience.—
Janelle Griffith,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Then, as the century turned, the boys were pushed aside by rough young men.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
15 July 2025
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However, police later clarified that there were eight victims total since some were counted twice.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Senate Republicans argue that because the bill extends current tax law, those cuts shouldn't be counted.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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Despite Trump throwing his weight behind a push for a 60-day truce between Israel and Hamas, no breakthrough was announced during Netanyahu’s visit, a disappointment for a president who wants to be known as a peacemaker and has hinged his reputation on being a dealmaker.—
Joseph Krauss,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Another potential wild card: The Trump administration There are at least three major issues that hinge greatly on federal policy that Braun may have to contend with during his first term: immigration, energy policy and Medicaid.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Passengers on those routes face significantly longer rides to and from downtown.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The team got off to a 16-0 first-quarter lead and was able to ride that to the win, even with the Sugar Skulls winning two of the remaining three quarters.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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“Depend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depend. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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