RELY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

rely

verb

ri-ˈlī

Definition of rely

as in to depend

to place reliance or trust rigorously tested the rope before starting out, for the rock climbers would be relying on it with their very lives

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Recent Examples of rely For most religious institutions, their financial health relies heavily on donations and giving from the faithful. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026 But this woozy debut feature doesn’t rely on its audience being turned on by the relationship between a nubile caretaker and her dementia-addled patient. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 9 July 2026 In Europe in particular, politicians across the continent’s political spectrum said the move highlighted the dangers of relying too heavily on American technology and infrastructure. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 9 July 2026 The group will rely on technical experts to help staff understand complex information before the city communicates that information with the public, Craig said. — Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rely

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An inconclusive ballistics result is not uncommon, as the analysis depends on the size and condition of the bullet fragments recovered.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
The state’s nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office expects the measure to bring in between $5 billion and $15 billion annually, depending on how the stock market is performing, with the amount expected to grow over time.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

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After the runoff election, a European Union observer mission praised the transparency and efficiency of the vote-counting process.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Peters, of course, said that since ballots weren’t hand-counted, the results were — again — subjected to fraudulent voter machines altering the tally.

— The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 7 July 2026