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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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Owning a feature end-to-end eliminates engineering bottlenecks and dependencies on central infra teams.
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Far from diversifying away from China, Europe is deepening its dependencies.
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Look under rocks for macroinvertebrates (animals without backbones, like stoneflies).
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Data centers also need to be close enough to users and network backbones to provide fast digital services.
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The lawsuit similarly alleged that DraftKings' marketing and VIP loyalty programs resulted in gambling addictions among bettors.
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After struggling with sobriety, Perry went on to help others living with drug and alcohol addictions.
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Boaters must open hatches, inspect anchors and use high-temperature water to destroy any aquatic invasive species, officials said.
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This engagement heavily anchors to smartphones, with mobile devices driving 70 percent of try-on interactions and accounting for more than four out of five revenue dollars.
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Brick pillars are embedded with bronze plaques listing the players and manager from each of the franchise’s three World Series championship teams.
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Personalized treatments are built around three pillars—energetic renewal, conscious longevity, and stress management—and integrated with the landscape and architecture of the property and the regional cuisine.
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“Dependences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependences. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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