as in depended
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 relied
Its conclusion relied on independent satellite analysis and prior technical knowledge of the site.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Nothing herein is, or shall be relied on as, a promise or representation as to future performance.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Catherine Deneuve relied on him to find the look that later brought her to stardom.
—Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
My uncle Phil, who also had epilepsy and relied on Medicaid, passed away recently after years of struggling to afford his medications.
—James Hart, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Independent podcasters have long relied on a patchwork of services to upload and distribute content on audio platforms and monetize their fans’ loyalty.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Before the war, the Philippines relied on the Middle East for nearly 97% of its total seaborne oil imports, according to Kpler data.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Gonzalez relied on hats as his thinning became more noticeable.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Bubic relied heavily on his four-seam fastball.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Nothing herein is, or shall be relied on as, a promise or representation as to future performance.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Catherine Deneuve relied on him to find the look that later brought her to stardom.
—Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
My uncle Phil, who also had epilepsy and relied on Medicaid, passed away recently after years of struggling to afford his medications.
—James Hart, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Independent podcasters have long relied on a patchwork of services to upload and distribute content on audio platforms and monetize their fans’ loyalty.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Before the war, the Philippines relied on the Middle East for nearly 97% of its total seaborne oil imports, according to Kpler data.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Gonzalez relied on hats as his thinning became more noticeable.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Bubic relied heavily on his four-seam fastball.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relied
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City leaders, however, maintain that the changes threaten jobs and essential services in communities that have depended on card rooms for decades.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The No Kings movement hasn't depended on the Democratic Party to organize its protests; it's built its own infrastructure using social media and digital resources.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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On their first night in Guangzhou, while Joost was in the private shower attached to their room, Martha pulled her money pouch from the recesses of her pack and counted her traveller’s checks.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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However, Georgia’s results were counted three times, including a full hand recount, each time confirming Biden’s victory.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Relied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relied. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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