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 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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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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Most of the staff has been gutted, according to a person familiar with the operation, and anchors Dana Jacboson and Michelle Miller and executive producer Brian Applegate are expected to leave.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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The anchors of ocean wind turbines in the southern North Sea act as reefs, with their animal populations varying between Heligoland and the southern German Bight.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Its shares are falling more than 10% Wednesday night after the burrito chain — and Niccol’s former employer — lowered guidance and offered cautious commentary around younger consumer eating habits.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Although chocolate can sometimes be associated with unhealthy habits, like eating too much sugar, dark chocolate has many redeeming qualities.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Similarly, Labrador Retrievers are consistent in their high energy and intelligence, devoted to their owners, while serving as pillars for the family.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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In the first six months of 2025, the key pillars were still going strong, according to the company’s investor presentation.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Equally illuminating are the candid, often unflattering, reflections of his exes (including Isabella Rossellini) and daughters, who for decades took a back seat to his art-making and addictions.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Oct. 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
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“Dependences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependences. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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