as in dependent
determined by something else
the train's scheduled departure is contingent on the prompt fixing of the mechanical fault
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Adjective
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The agency added city funding is expected to make up the majority of its staffing budget going forward, making its future structure heavily dependent on decisions by the City of Los Angeles.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026 -
Many of our European and Asian allies are dependent on oil and gas from Iran.—
Tom Jurkowsky,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2026
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He was given two days jail time, placed on 12 months of conditional discharge and charged fines and fees totaling to $800, according to court records.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Companies can seek conditional approvals through federal agencies, and regulators can revisit the rules as more information becomes available.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Contingent (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingent%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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