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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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2
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
By reducing reliance on brittle ETL scripts and manual reconciliations, these tools empower organizations to shift from periodic reporting to continuous intelligence.
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Govinda Rao Banothu, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Despite pledging to end their reliance on Russian fuel, European nations have struggled to end imports of products such as liquified natural gas (LNG).
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
This reliance on foreign aid comes with constraints.
—Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Over the past decade, a number of researchers have denounced the field’s reliance on these approaches.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 2 June 2025
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Govinda Rao Banothu, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Despite pledging to end their reliance on Russian fuel, European nations have struggled to end imports of products such as liquified natural gas (LNG).
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
This reliance on foreign aid comes with constraints.
—Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Over the past decade, a number of researchers have denounced the field’s reliance on these approaches.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliance
Noun
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Still, seeing an animal that size in a place where people typically kayak, swim, and anchor boats is enough to give anyone pause.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Still in the early stages of their respective careers, Mitchell and DeJean have the potential to be anchors for the Eagles' defense long-term.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Noun
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One of the first challenges is platform dependency.—
Serge Beck,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Canada has been in discussions with the European Union to join an EU drive to break its security dependency on the United States, with a focus on buying more defense equipment, including fighter jets, in Europe.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Nonetheless, there are some types of contracts that could be vulnerable for cancellation, and ways the government could lessen its dependence on SpaceX going forward.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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This dramatic shift reflects breakthroughs in local engine production, combat aircraft, and helicopters, ending decades of dependence on Russian and European technologies.—
Amir Daftari
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
Noun
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But the right one serves as your operational backbone.—
Kristin Russel,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Maintain the goaltending edge Sergei Bobrovsky has been the backbone for this Florida team all playoffs.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
Noun
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While education and health have long been pillars of their work, sustainability is a newer, but increasingly vital, focus for the Foundation.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Durability and dominance are the twin pillars of pitching greatness.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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This agreement unlocks new funding and serves as a vote of confidence in the technology that enables people confined to a wheelchair to stand and walk again without the need for crutches or walkers.—
Borislav "Bobby" Marinov,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Regardless of the cause, the injury left the man permanently disabled and unable to walk without a mobility aid like crutches or a leg stand.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
16 May 2025
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“Reliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliance. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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