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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
There is a sense that local producers are leaning towards coproductions with producers in other countries, not just to ameliorate the financial burden, but to wean themselves away from over reliance on commissions and acquisitions from streamers.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Given the reliance on others to provide the transcripts, and a third party to process and certify them, this became a lengthy ordeal that proved much longer to complete than expected, per sources.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Historically concentrated in London and Paris, Chinese brands are now expanding into cities such as Berlin, Amsterdam and Zurich in a bid to diversify revenue streams and reduce reliance on domestic consumers post-pandemic, according to Savills.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Elder millennial parents who may have trouble understanding what their kids are talking about will likely laugh along to how the comedians portray teens’ reliance on seemingly incomprehensible slang terms to communicate with each other.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 3 Nov. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Given the reliance on others to provide the transcripts, and a third party to process and certify them, this became a lengthy ordeal that proved much longer to complete than expected, per sources.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Historically concentrated in London and Paris, Chinese brands are now expanding into cities such as Berlin, Amsterdam and Zurich in a bid to diversify revenue streams and reduce reliance on domestic consumers post-pandemic, according to Savills.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Elder millennial parents who may have trouble understanding what their kids are talking about will likely laugh along to how the comedians portray teens’ reliance on seemingly incomprehensible slang terms to communicate with each other.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliance
Noun
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Johnson’s turn at The Daily Show’s anchor desk is but the latest achievement in an increasingly successful career, which also includes the stage and social media.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
Billboard,
11 Nov. 2025
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Gio Benitez, an ABC News anchor who is openly gay, joined a Catholic church in New York City and reaffirmed his faith after a long spiritual journey.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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Nearly a decade ago, McDaniel was diagnosed with depression and developed a psychological dependency on alcohol, it has been widely reported.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Take the legendary hedge fund manager Ray Dalio, who told my colleague Diane Brady onstage that America is developing a dependency on a tiny cohort of high-level workers, specifically those in tech.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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That idea became the backbone of OSEA, with undaria algae (a mineral-rich seaweed rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and firming benefits) appearing in so many of its formulations.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Despite these measures, investigators acknowledge that Brazil’s penitentiaries remain the backbone of command and communication for its largest criminal organizations — a paradox that the state struggles to contain.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Doug Rebout, a soybean farmer and the president of the Wisconsin Soybean Association, said that using soybeans in this foam is one way to lessen the industry's dependence on foreign trade.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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There is no scientific evidence to support the notion that people develop a physical dependence on magnesium supplements.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Collectible design platform was founded in Brussels in 2018 and gained recognition for its finesse in linking pillars of design, art and fashion.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Bordered by antique wood pillar columns, the custom wood and glass front doors lead into a rotunda foyer displaying dark polished hardwood floors that run throughout the interiors.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Reliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliance. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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