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as in anchor
something or someone to which one looks for support
he's been the family's foremost reliance in times of trouble many times
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as in dependency
the quality or state of needing something or someone
a baby's reliance on her parents his reliance on his next-door neighbor for all the local gossip
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Recent Examples of reliance
And yet, this same reliance on sound that makes their communication so spectacular, leaves them especially vulnerable to anthropogenic noise intruding into their environment.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Microsoft's Office 365 suite will soon incorporate AI models from Anthropic alongside existing OpenAI technology, The Information reported, ending years of exclusive reliance on OpenAI for generative AI features across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
—Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
Toss in Thielen’s further acclimation to the evolved offense and more reliance on the running back duo of Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason, and the potential is undeniable.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Over the long term, too much reliance on outsiders can hollow out the in‑house skill base.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Microsoft's Office 365 suite will soon incorporate AI models from Anthropic alongside existing OpenAI technology, The Information reported, ending years of exclusive reliance on OpenAI for generative AI features across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
—Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
Toss in Thielen’s further acclimation to the evolved offense and more reliance on the running back duo of Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason, and the potential is undeniable.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Over the long term, too much reliance on outsiders can hollow out the in‑house skill base.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reliance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliance
Noun
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Seconds after the anchors thanked Pulte for appearing and handed things off to Squawk on the Street, the production crew were tearing down the set and prepping for the opening bell.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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As occupancy declines, attention turns to smaller retailers who may need relocation support, and larger anchors who often require tailored solutions.—
Kristin Mueller,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rather than going all-in on AI literacy, the question is to calibrate deliberate exposure to mental challenges that build resistance to intellectual dependency.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Dating dinosaur eggs has typically been a challenge due to dependency on indirect methods, such as dating surrounding volcanic rocks.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both parties are aware of this, and Beijing is eager to deepen Russia’s strategic dependence.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This eliminates the microreactor’s dependence on fuel convoys.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso casks have been the backbone of its style for generations, producing whiskies known for their dark fruit richness, nutty spice, and velvet depth.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Artificial intelligence is becoming a backbone of modern technology, from facial recognition to translation apps.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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According to a five-pillar plan shared with CNBC, Cruz also aims to create federal standards for AI, prevent AI from being used in harmful ways such as scams, allow free speech and address ethical concerns.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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China has committed $9B+ to its National Stem Cell Program, making regenerative medicine a pillar of state science.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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At a recent Boston University panel about AI use, students distinguished between using ChatGPT as a tool and as a crutch.—
Joelle Renstrom
August 28,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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The real challenge isn’t simply detecting AI use, but distinguishing between candidates who lean on it as a crutch and those who can actively guide, critique and improve AI outputs to deliver stronger results.—
Albert Castellana,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Reliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliance. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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