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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
But discount window lending depended on banks seeking loans.
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
Colonies that denied Black people political rights nevertheless armed and depended on them.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
The model depended on perpetual activity—leagues, weekend tournaments and camps.
—Michael Fealey, Sportico.com, 28 Feb. 2026
For years, Miami Beach has depended largely on tourism, ignoring property taxes as a prime source of municipal income, Parkins says.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Researchers and officials who have long worked with the three women understood that protecting the territory depended on the Akuntsu’s survival as a people.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Researchers and officials who have long worked with the three women understood that protecting the territory depended on the Akuntsu's survival as a people.
—CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
As the score tilted more and more and more heavily in Memphis’ favor Friday night, Mavericks’ fans’ dejection level probably depended on their larger-picture perspective.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
From Acheulean hand axes to supercomputers, human innovation has always depended on tradition, expertise, collaboration and humanity.
—R. Alexander Bentley, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
Colonies that denied Black people political rights nevertheless armed and depended on them.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
The model depended on perpetual activity—leagues, weekend tournaments and camps.
—Michael Fealey, Sportico.com, 28 Feb. 2026
For years, Miami Beach has depended largely on tourism, ignoring property taxes as a prime source of municipal income, Parkins says.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Researchers and officials who have long worked with the three women understood that protecting the territory depended on the Akuntsu’s survival as a people.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Researchers and officials who have long worked with the three women understood that protecting the territory depended on the Akuntsu's survival as a people.
—CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
As the score tilted more and more and more heavily in Memphis’ favor Friday night, Mavericks’ fans’ dejection level probably depended on their larger-picture perspective.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
From Acheulean hand axes to supercomputers, human innovation has always depended on tradition, expertise, collaboration and humanity.
—R. Alexander Bentley, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 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,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The oil-rich federation of seven sheikhdoms has relied on its image as a place of serenity to lure wealthy tourists, businesspeople and future residents who want to live largely tax-free in luxury in the desert by the sea.—
Brian Melley,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 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,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Among the many challenges Jackson faced was leading the $6 million-plus rehabilitation effort that turned the building across the street from Hesed House into an additional shelter.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The film, now nominated for an Oscar, presents seemingly ordinary rooms that families have turned into sacred spaces, preserving them for years as a way to process grief.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Renfrow counted $2 million against the salary cap last season.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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The deadline for candidates for city office to turn in petitions arrived on Wednesday, and the signatures are still being counted.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Depended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depended. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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