Examples of codependence in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
This can slowly lead to codependence.
—
Mark Travers, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
Libra: Pippa Pippa reflects both Libra’s charm and edge, as well as independence and codependence.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
The pair’s fight is fueled by the mundane (a busted dinner party) and the profound (Mark’s addiction, Dawn’s codependence, the constant pressure of professional fighting).
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
The impish Reeves brings puppy-dog codependence to the scruffy Estragon, who leans on Vladimir as his body and memory fail him.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for codependence
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Mark Travers, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
Libra: Pippa Pippa reflects both Libra’s charm and edge, as well as independence and codependence.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
The pair’s fight is fueled by the mundane (a busted dinner party) and the profound (Mark’s addiction, Dawn’s codependence, the constant pressure of professional fighting).
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
The impish Reeves brings puppy-dog codependence to the scruffy Estragon, who leans on Vladimir as his body and memory fail him.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for codependence
Cite this Entry
“Codependence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/codependence. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
