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as in conditional
determined by something else
our going to the movies tonight is dependent on whether or not we have any money left after we eat out
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as in parasite
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Recent Examples of dependent
Melanie Lidman, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
The lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil—dependent on Iran’s compliance with the broader agreement—will also mean greater flows of oil out of the Middle East over time, Zwick says, especially as Iran is an oil-rich country.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 19 June 2026
Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Eligibility for this payment depends on whether the child is expected to qualify as a dependent for federal tax purposes, as outlined in Form 4547 instructions.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Almost the entire population of Gaza, more than 2 million people, has been squeezed into vast, squalid tent cities dependent on international aid.
—Melanie Lidman, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
The lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil—dependent on Iran’s compliance with the broader agreement—will also mean greater flows of oil out of the Middle East over time, Zwick says, especially as Iran is an oil-rich country.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 19 June 2026
Noun
On April 3, Reichard-Hayes and Carter were arrested on charges of murder, neglect of a dependent resulting in death, neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury and neglect of a dependent.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Eligibility for this payment depends on whether the child is expected to qualify as a dependent for federal tax purposes, as outlined in Form 4547 instructions.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependent
Adjective
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The three cats quickly get distracted, though, by the dangling, bright lightbulb and string hanging above them.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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While the design here is emphatically traditional, a dose of modern whimsy comes through with a dangling, multi-floor chandelier loosely inspired by jellyfish.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The statement said Jones’ competency was later restored in 2025, and she was released to a supervised mental health treatment facility and enrolled in mental health court as part of a conditional release agreement.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Most Pennsylvania municipalities that have addressed this issue have designated data centers as a conditional use.—
Michael Helbing,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Continue reading … SELENE RODRIGUEZ & AMMON BLAIR — While Mexico defends ‘sovereignty,’ cartels import a flesh-eating parasite into Texas.—
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FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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The flesh-eating parasite has infected cattle, goats, and now a dog.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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To maintain the immersive illusion, Iñárritu eschewed traditional hanging fabric.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Persistent fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon is threatening a tentative deal reached between the United States and Iran to end their war.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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That hypothesis remains tentative; the fossil record is fragmentary enough that ruling out opportunistic or scavenging behavior is difficult.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Noun
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The fact is that leeches are relished by everything from walleyes and bass to trout and all the panfish.—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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The wetland habitats of Condylura cristata are rich in small-bodied invertebrates — earthworms, leeches, aquatic insect larvae — but the individual caloric value of each prey item is low.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Fruit, ginger shots, sea moss beverages, tea, and water were on hand, in alignment with her alcohol-free rider and commitment to sobriety.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Use a clean microfiber cloth or soft sponge to scrub the surface from top to bottom, and use an old toothbrush to clean the grout lines.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Rinse your sponge or cloth and wipe again.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
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“Dependent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependent. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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