depend

Definition of dependnext
1
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 Still, with interest-only payments required during the draw period, these payments could be even more affordable depending on your approach. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026 Pricing depends on your return’s complexity and product version. Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026 In the end, the outcome still depends on how carefully the details are reviewed. Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026 Vance said the response from Iran had varied depending on the group. Will Clark, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for depend
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  • The Clippers and Trail Blazers finished with identical 42-40 records, but Portland won the tiebreaker based on its better Western Conference record.
    CBS News, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
  • After speaking to the bakery over the phone, the couple was given an initial quote of around $250, based on tiers.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
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  • Even if the Bengals prefer to rely on Carter and Knight’s development, risky but not crazy, the lack of pedigree surrounding them is startling.
    Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Netflix relied on clauses in its terms of use that allow for changes as long as advance notice is provided, though the court concluded those provisions are unfair.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2026
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  • In this way, Paul turned the heresy of a tiny sect of Messianic Jews into the dominant religious and cultural architecture of the West for the next couple of thousand years.
    Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Barbara Eden turned heads after sharing a new photo that left fans doing a double take.
    Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
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  • Players must log at least 20 minutes for the game to count for awards criteria.
    Joe Vardon, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
  • For the first time, WNBA teams can sign developmental players who don’t count against the salary cap, opening more space for rookies.
    Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
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  • Start with primary movement patterns including squatting, hinging, pushing, pulling, rotating and core stabilization, where compensation is easiest to identify and address.
    Dana Santas, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Denver cannot hinge its offensive balance and performance on Dobbins’ health.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
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  • Andy Peralta, 32, was riding his 2025 Zhilong scooter north on Jerome Ave.
    Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • On March 22, police said 15-year-old Violet Harris was hit and killed by a Ford Fusion while riding an e-scooter in the 2800 block of East 77th Street.
    Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026

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“Depend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depend. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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