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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 anchors
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 habits
a physiological need for certain drugs
acquired a dependence on prescription painkillers following back surgery
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Noun
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The disruption, which left residents without reliable access to emergency services, revealed a spectrum of vulnerabilities—from outdated infrastructure and centralized dependencies to weak change management and limited visibility into system access.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025 -
And, short of suicides, there is other mounting evidence of people developing harmful chatbot dependencies.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To counter this anxiety, leaders must become anchors of clarity and support, build trust, and guide their teams through transformational times.—
Kotter,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Ornamental grasses and flowering kale work well as instant anchors in a fall container garden.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some research has also found that evening folks tend to have less-healthy habits than morning ones—you’re just more apt to do things like smoke and drink at night, for instance.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
4 Sep. 2025
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In addition to maintaining good oral hygiene habits at home, such as brushing and flossing, experts recommend tactics like drinking plenty of water, limiting snacks and sugary foods, and quitting smoking to help prevent cavities.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Just ask Cakmak, who is doing just that in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which has identified the sector as one of its key growth pillars of the future.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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The strategy focuses on five pillars, including climate action, and a long-term goal to eliminate the discharge of hazardous chemicals, preventing wastewater and air pollution, and enabling the recovery of water and chemistry across the supply chain.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This is because the habit of smoking cigarettes regularly is more common among people grappling with other addictions, but the study authors highlighted that interventions to quit smoking are usually missing at substance abuse disorder treatment facilities in the United States.—
Anuradha Varanasi,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Some had prior opioid addictions and turned to kratom after losing access to prescriptions.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Dependences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependences. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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