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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
Both Butler and Wilson lined up inside and outside to place an emphasis on either stopping the run or getting after the passer, depending on the situation.
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Tashan Reed, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
The economic benefits of broadband depend on broad participation.
—Bob Hellman, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
These storage systems, which need to meet your IT requirements, run the business-critical and mission-critical applications on which your enterprise depends and where 90% of your valuable corporate data sits.
—Eric Herzog, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Estimates on the size of the opportunity vary depending on methodology, but most research suggests that by the 2030s the value of sustainable finance will reach double-digit trillions.
—Justin Worland, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
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Tashan Reed, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
The economic benefits of broadband depend on broad participation.
—Bob Hellman, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
These storage systems, which need to meet your IT requirements, run the business-critical and mission-critical applications on which your enterprise depends and where 90% of your valuable corporate data sits.
—Eric Herzog, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Estimates on the size of the opportunity vary depending on methodology, but most research suggests that by the 2030s the value of sustainable finance will reach double-digit trillions.
—Justin Worland, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depend
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Cunha moved to Santos, based in the city of that name, an hour’s drive south of Sao Paulo, living with family friends until his mother could join him.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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The new film is based on the musical by Terrence McNally, John Kander and Frank Ebb, which in turn was inspired by the 1976 novel by Manuel Puig.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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To make things worse, ROAS is built on tracking models that rely heavily on cookies and click paths.—
Liam Wade,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the absence of independent monitoring on the ground, the ministry is the primary source for casualty data relied upon by humanitarian groups, journalists, and international bodies.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Blending wit with emotional depth, Foreign Tongue turns a rare medical anomaly into a surreal, genre-defying reflection on identity, perception, and cultural belonging.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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But if this fight doesn’t happen soon, whispers could easily turn into outright claims.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Today, 120 billion births have already happened, counting back to the beginning of humanity as a species, and including the births of the 8 billion people alive today.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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Ives runs the Wedbush AI Revolution ETF, which counts Palantir among its top holdings.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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Going forward, product differentiation in AI will hinge almost entirely on who owns or controls unique data streams.—
Achal Singi,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Hamilton only plans to use pre-1970 Minis for CCT builds, which means sliding side windows and external door hinges for a reassuringly retro look.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
30 July 2025
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Saiko rode an elevator to the second floor and entered Suite 4A, a large room filled with exercise equipment.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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If Wilson plays well, the Giants will stick to Plan A, which is riding the veteran and allowing Dart to develop behind the scenes.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Depend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depend. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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