as in dependence
the quality or state of needing something or someone
she was concerned about his heavy dependency on coffee to get him moving in the morning
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Recent Examples of dependency
The conflict is reshaping travel patterns, energy dependencies, living costs, trade routes and diplomatic alliances.
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Jim Tankersley Christina Goldbaum Meaghan Tobin W.j. Hennigan, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
The vision is expected to begin with further strengthening downtown Hartford and lessening its dependency on office workers for vibrancy.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
In the United States, federal guidance now emphasizes the importance of inventorying cloud dependencies and reducing reliance on a single provider.
—Doug Jacobson, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
But not all dependencies are equivalent.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
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Jim Tankersley Christina Goldbaum Meaghan Tobin W.j. Hennigan, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
The vision is expected to begin with further strengthening downtown Hartford and lessening its dependency on office workers for vibrancy.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
In the United States, federal guidance now emphasizes the importance of inventorying cloud dependencies and reducing reliance on a single provider.
—Doug Jacobson, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
But not all dependencies are equivalent.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependency
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Due to the global economy's dependence on fossil fuels, international conflicts can arise from resource competition, terrorism and scarcity issues, the International Security analysis found.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Cannabis use disorder, also known as marijuana use disorder, is associated with dependence on the use of weed.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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The novel conspiracy theory rests on events and perceptions from years ago, and its reliance on retrospective interpretations of consent should give pause.—
Chloe Melas,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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Prior to Tuesday night’s disheartening 136-106 road loss to the Charlotte Hornets, Spoelstra was asked about his team’s unique reliance on zone defense.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Dependency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependency. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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