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as in relied
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 depended
Without correspondents abroad, the magazine depended on information from government agencies.
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 1 June 2026
For nearly 250 years, America's economic success has depended on innovation, capital, and public confidence in the institutions that channel them.
—Britney Porter, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Long before museums embraced immersive experiences, Le Parc was creating environments that depended on the viewer’s presence to come fully alive.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 30 May 2026
The length of the Mets’ lineup always depended on their young players.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 May 2026
For years, success on freelance platforms depended on persistence, timing and sheer manual effort.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Scientists had suspected that the trench fauna depended on chemosynthesis, a process used by organisms living near hydrothermal vents that derive energy from chemicals rather than sunlight.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Eric Wold, an analyst with Texas Capital Securities, in a May 21 investors note argued a beneficial takeover deal for Imax depended on the buyer and the integration to follow.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
In the past, the recycling system depended on public and industry participation.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 1 June 2026
For nearly 250 years, America's economic success has depended on innovation, capital, and public confidence in the institutions that channel them.
—Britney Porter, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Long before museums embraced immersive experiences, Le Parc was creating environments that depended on the viewer’s presence to come fully alive.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 30 May 2026
The length of the Mets’ lineup always depended on their young players.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 May 2026
For years, success on freelance platforms depended on persistence, timing and sheer manual effort.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Scientists had suspected that the trench fauna depended on chemosynthesis, a process used by organisms living near hydrothermal vents that derive energy from chemicals rather than sunlight.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Eric Wold, an analyst with Texas Capital Securities, in a May 21 investors note argued a beneficial takeover deal for Imax depended on the buyer and the integration to follow.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
In the past, the recycling system depended on public and industry participation.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depended
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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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Michaela Trimble is a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who has been based in Mexico City for a decade.—
Michaela Trimble,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Interestingly, Starfall could put SpaceX in direct competition with companies that have relied on SpaceX rocket launches for their business models.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Nothing herein is, or shall be relied on as, a promise or representation as to future performance.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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In April, the Grammy winner turned 75 and posted photos on Instagram from a birthday bash showing him surrounded by friends and family.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Eco effort Bottled water comes from a well on site, food waste is turned into compost for the garden and the hotel works with local producers to reduce food miles as much as possible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Eventually, the Golden Knights scored goals that counted.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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Momentum Cyber, an investment bank that has tracked the security industry for years, counted 15 cloud-security companies that raised venture money in all of 2025.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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“Depended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depended. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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