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Recent Examples of reliant
Iran's Naval Shift Historically reliant on fast-attack craft and swarm tactics in narrow waters like the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is now exploring larger vessels.
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Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
As Latin America’s political economies became reliant on deals hidden from public view, democratic processes weakened, and in some cases the system collapsed altogether.
—Javier Corrales, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Anxiety is high at international grocery stores reliant on imports.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
To be less reliant on its neighbor, Bangladesh is ramping up cargo-handling capabilities at its international airports, with Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka building out a third terminal expected to be operational by the end of the year.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 21 Apr. 2025
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Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
As Latin America’s political economies became reliant on deals hidden from public view, democratic processes weakened, and in some cases the system collapsed altogether.
—Javier Corrales, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Anxiety is high at international grocery stores reliant on imports.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
To be less reliant on its neighbor, Bangladesh is ramping up cargo-handling capabilities at its international airports, with Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka building out a third terminal expected to be operational by the end of the year.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliant
dependent
Adjective
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Well, that is highly dependent on an IT staff that is capable of deploying, optimizing and supporting over time.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Consumers and businesses Lower interest rates will also be welcomed by consumers looking to borrow money for other things, with a potential reduction in interest on credit cards and personal loans, although this is dependent on your personal circumstances including credit history.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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“Reliant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliant. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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