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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Noun
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The conflict is reshaping travel patterns, energy dependencies, living costs, trade routes and diplomatic alliances.—
Jim Tankersley Christina Goldbaum Meaghan Tobin W.J. Hennigan,
New York Times,
14 Mar. 2026 -
In the United States, federal guidance now emphasizes the importance of inventorying cloud dependencies and reducing reliance on a single provider.—
Doug Jacobson,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Hundreds of animals with backbones are still being discovered every single year.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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To start the new Mideast war, Donnie acted on his own with no resistance from his sycophants, who have no backbones.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Regardless of the differences between kratom and classic opioids, some people have found themselves with mild to severe addictions to kratom products.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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While only 1% of adults who gamble report addictions, the Journal of Behavioral Addictions reports that between 2% and 7% of young people who place bets report gambling addictions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The absence of these everyday anchors has become one of the most consistent themes in community conversations.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Highlining Between Two Moving Balloons A slackline is a flat webbing, usually nylon or polyester, tensioned between two anchors like trees, buildings, or canyon walls.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These are all pillars of today’s legal, ethical, medical and social consensus around end-of-life care.—
Robert S. Olick,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort Restoration, preservation and locality are key pillars for property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Dependences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependences. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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