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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However, success is dependent on brand identification, menu engineering, smart route planning and social media storytelling.—
Raheel Sheikh,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025 -
The spread of these chemicals is unknown and is dependent on the day’s wind speeds and weather conditions, according to previous Bee reporting.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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In the spring of 2025, more than 12,000 students in Riverside County were proactively offered conditional admission to CSU.—
Matt Gandal,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Perry: What needs to happen is an end to the war with reconstruction (as opposed to humanitarian) aid completely conditional on Hamas disarming and leaving, with the people allowed to exit as refugees if Hamas refuses.—
Zoltan Istvan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
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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 19 Aug. 2025.
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