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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 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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Recent Examples of dependences
So, here was Ondaatje just writing about his day-t0-day, grappling with the intense swings of emotion any parent must reckon with as their children grow into autonomy, forever leaving behind the heartbreakingly sweet (and frequently tedious) dependences of childhood.
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Jonny Diamond, Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
Jonny Diamond, Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependences
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The platform starts by discovering the application estate, then analyzes the source code and dependencies, generates a migration plan, refactors the application into a modern architecture, and produces the tests that validate functional parity with the original system.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Additive manufacturing offers an alternative path that can reduce those dependencies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Even when degraded, enzymes have stable backbones that might be capable of catalyzing reactions, said Sudha Rajamani, an astrobiologist at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune who wasn’t involved in the study.—
Siddhant Pusdekar,
Quanta Magazine,
1 June 2026
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As songwriters, the Ottavianos usually only needed a metaphor, a single beautiful image, or a fun double entendre to serve as narrative backbones.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
26 Apr. 2026
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And unlike drug addictions, problem gambling can more easily go undetected by friends and family members.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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The tragic death of Matthew Perry was heartbreaking for millions who loved him as an actor and admired him as a man who fought, often publicly and painfully, to overcome his addictions.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
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But Anunoby typically elevates the Knicks as one of their defensive anchors and complementary scorers.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Carlota Vizmanos and Miguel Gurwitz are the main anchors.—
Kaya Kaynak,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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Elsewhere, three pillars of the theatre community — André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine — each received the 2026 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Lectra’s solutions support each of these pillars individually while connecting all stages of the garment lifecycle through centralized data and integrated workflows.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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“Dependences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependences. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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