reliant

adjective

re·​li·​ant ri-ˈlī-ənt How to pronounce reliant (audio)
: having reliance on something or someone : dependent
reliantly adverb

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Several releases are reliant on data from other series. Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025 To be sure, Oracle's growth is uniquely more reliant on its cloud deal with OpenAI and the company has far less cash compared to hyperscalers. Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2025 There are more than 40 million people that are reliant on SNAP benefits. Dana Taylor, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025 Abusers often restrict access to bank accounts or other assets to keep survivors reliant on them. Misha Valencia, Time, 11 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reliant

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reliant was in 1849

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“Reliant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliant. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

reliant

adjective
re·​li·​ant ri-ˈlī-ənt How to pronounce reliant (audio)
: having reliance on something or someone : trusting
reliant on the family for news
reliantly adverb

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