variants
also dependances
1
as in dependencies
the quality or state of needing something or someone
a baby's total dependence upon his or her parents for every one of life's needs
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2
as in backbones
something or someone to which one looks for support
ultimately rice became the chief dependence in that state
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3
as in addictions
a physiological need for certain drugs
acquired a dependence on prescription painkillers following back surgery
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependences
Noun
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Washington must cut its dependencies on China by revitalizing domestic manufacturing, investing in STEM talent, and diversifying supply chains with allies and partners.—
Neil Thomas,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025 -
But these are just the kinds of dependencies that become clear when interacting with The Whole Picture, a global supply chain macroscope from the Complexity Science Hub in Vienna, Austria.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Driving trucks is one of the unappreciated backbones of modern civilization.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Sep. 2025
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Platform product management is rarely treated as a strategic, first-class discipline, resulting in fragmented backbones that fail to support enterprise-wide innovation.—
Gaurav Dixit,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Elliott and Ellis’ characters are their addictions.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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And who on campus is qualified to treat this gusher of gambling addictions?—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Snook is excellent at playing tremulous and overwhelming feeling without ever seeming hammy or phony, and Marissa’s raw emotion anchors All Her Fault in something real even as the plot reveals grow increasingly (and enjoyably) outrageous.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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Both business and government should serve as these anchors for economic security.—
Shilpan Amin,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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My first apartment on 15th and Union Square was a studio in a classy old building with marble pillars, one small room with a bigger bathroom and strangely an even bigger closet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The lobby's grand pillars and coffered ceilings exude Old World elegance, while the plush furniture and stone fireplace create a cozy living room feel.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Dependences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependences. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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