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Recent Examples of depend
Whether consumers ever see that money later would depend on company pricing, retailer policy, private lawsuits and more litigation.
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Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
The better choice depends on your situation.
—Adam Palasciano, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Pattullo will sometimes, depending on cast availability, take on a role in the show.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
No more depending solely on Sutton to haul in a 50-50 ball on third down.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
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Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
The better choice depends on your situation.
—Adam Palasciano, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Pattullo will sometimes, depending on cast availability, take on a role in the show.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
No more depending solely on Sutton to haul in a 50-50 ball on third down.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depend
Verb
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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The amount beneficiaries receive varies based on several factors, including the number of people filing.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Mar. 2026
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Moscow relies heavily on oil revenue to finance its war on Ukraine, and sanctions were a growing handicap.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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One kind of traveler relies on me for their travel inspiration completely and needs both creative ideas and supportive assistance in all logistics.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Zendaya first sparked wedding rumors last month when she was spotted with a gold band in place of her usual rock, though fans were unsure if the actor had simply turned her ring towards her palm or switched to a simpler ring to keep the real one safe.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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Addressing a crowd of at least 100,000 on Budapest's Heroes' Square, Magyar charged Orbán's government with turning Hungarians against one another through propaganda and divisive policies, and of steering the country away from its rightful place among Western democracies.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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From one game to the next, the players’ effort could be counted upon.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Paxton trailed Cornyn in Collin County for most of the night, but ended up winning by about 900 votes when all the ballots were counted.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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This kitchen-adjacent hallway bench also hinges open to reveal a generous space for cleaning tools and supplies.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
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But resistance has been strong enough that the case will go before a judge with the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings this month, with residents hoping to halt approval of the wastewater permit on which the future appears to hinge.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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William rides to the camp where Benjamin died in custody, and it is confirmed by the captain that there was an outbreak of jail fever.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Mar. 2026
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Now, 40 years to the day since the company went public in 1986, many investors are riding on a high never-before-envisioned for a simple concept that came from that magazine cover decades earlier.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Depend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depend. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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