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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
Endophytes can be unpredictable; for example, increasing rather than decreasing aphid infestation of beans and wheat, as noted in research from Denmark, or switching from beneficial to parasitic depending on water availability, as Hawkes witnessed.
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Anna Marija Helt, JSTOR Daily, 17 Sep. 2025
The length of your sore throat symptoms depend on the cause of the pain, according to the AAFP.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Seeing rings depends on the angle of their orbit, which can miss the star completely.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The South Caucasus were once Moscow’s backyard playground: Azerbaijan and Armenia long depended on Russia for security guarantees, arms supplies, and mediation of their conflicts.
—Jeremy Shapiro, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
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Anna Marija Helt, JSTOR Daily, 17 Sep. 2025
The length of your sore throat symptoms depend on the cause of the pain, according to the AAFP.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Seeing rings depends on the angle of their orbit, which can miss the star completely.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The South Caucasus were once Moscow’s backyard playground: Azerbaijan and Armenia long depended on Russia for security guarantees, arms supplies, and mediation of their conflicts.
—Jeremy Shapiro, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depend
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Officially, it’s based on the books only, but everything from the aesthetic to the orchestral score bears the fingerprints of CD Projekt RED’s far superior games.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Battery systems based on it are also potentially safer (less prone to thermal runaway, may handle punctures better).—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Instead of relying on the old way of doing things, see what the new has to offer and how to improve.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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That's because lower interest rates make borrowing costs less burdensome, and smaller companies tend to have more debt and rely on bank funding than their larger, cash-rich counterparts.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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He was arrested following a 33-hour manhunt after his parents recognized surveillance images of the suspect released by police and convinced him, with the help of a family friend, to turn himself in.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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Also, the tensions between Asuka, Kairi Sane, and Iyo could result in the latter turning heel on Vaquer during or after the match for the vacant WWE Women’s World Championship.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Muller’s goal that did count, incidentally, was featured on the front page of the New York Times the day after the game.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Washington counts Qatar as a strong Gulf ally.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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For retail sponsors, success now hinges largely on both a macro view of the portfolio and a granular focus on individual asset performance.—
Andrew DeNardo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Both sections are hinged together, which means that projection angles can be adjusted over 90 degrees without need to employ a gimbal stand – giving it a toy-like vibe that's sure to be a talking point at setup time.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Sep. 2025
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Jeossy Wide-Calf Tall Riding Boots These faux leather riding boots have adjustable buckle straps, a chunky low heel, and stylish quilted design.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Once a coaster has been deemed safe, its designers ride it over and over to further finesse the experience.—
Bianca Bosker,
The Atlantic,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Depend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depend. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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