DEPEND Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

depend

verb

di-ˈpend

Definition of depend

as in to base

to be determined by, based on, or subject (to) whether or not we play baseball will depend on how much rain we get

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as in to rely

to place reliance or trust I know I can always depend on you for help when I really need it

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Recent Examples of depend Range lands around 255 to 262 miles (410–422 km) per charge, depending on trim and testing methodology. — New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026 Hoosiers and Ohioans who depend on AES Indiana and AES Ohio for their power deserve a clearer picture. — David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Many of these have historically depended on international supply chains. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026 The robot can detect activity near its torso or limbs without depending entirely on its view of the room. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for depend

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On Wednesday, the group, based in Yemen, claimed responsibility for an attack on a Saudi oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden, close to the Bab al-Mandeb strait at the base of the Red Sea.

— Todd Symons, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
During a court hearing Tuesday, family members and friends objected to the finding that Anthony Lechner was not criminally responsible, saying it was based on a doctor's report they have never been allowed to review.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of base

Verb

Illustrations of peacocks, butterflies, and florals turn each acrylic tile into a miniature work of art, while the colorful palette feels perfectly suited for a poolside picnic table.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026
Moreover, in a study of 29 users of Melanotan II published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, some users reported their skin turning a dull gray color.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of turn

Verb

Sending him, along with pitching prospect Mason McGwire, to the Los Angeles Angels for reliever Ryan Zeferjahn counts as further evidence that the Cubs don’t think Ballesteros is a catcher going forward.

— Eno Sarris, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
But the administration decided that being homeless isn't a medical condition and can't count as an automatic out from having to meet the new requirements.

— Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of count

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While the offense’s success could hinge in part on the play of Green Bay’s 2024 first-round pick (Morgan), the defense’s early-season success might hinge largely on the play of the team’s first-round selection from the year prior.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Defense attorney Nathaniel Barone urged jurors to keep their minds open about the case, which hinges not only on actions but on motivation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026