as in dependence
the quality or state of needing something or someone
she was concerned about his heavy dependency on coffee to get him moving in the morning
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Recent Examples of dependency
The train ride to Venice offered time to reminisce on the miles of misadventures in our silver Landy, which was a ticket to freedom entwined in its paradoxical dependency on local mechanics.
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Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
The company faces risks related to its dependency on the automotive industry, competition, and supply chain disruptions.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
By implementing regenerative agricultural practices, SRI focuses on enhancing soil health, conserving biodiversity, reducing chemical dependency, and promoting water conservation.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
The nonprofit views its cash transfers not as handouts perpetuating a cycle of dependency, but as starting capital that recipients can use to invest in a new life.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2025
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Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
The company faces risks related to its dependency on the automotive industry, competition, and supply chain disruptions.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
By implementing regenerative agricultural practices, SRI focuses on enhancing soil health, conserving biodiversity, reducing chemical dependency, and promoting water conservation.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
The nonprofit views its cash transfers not as handouts perpetuating a cycle of dependency, but as starting capital that recipients can use to invest in a new life.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependency
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As Hollywood endeavors to lessen its dependence on oil — working to replace diesel generators on sets, for instance, with all-electric and solar alternatives — Jacobson talks with THR about the significance of these early movies and how the industry continues to impact the planet.—
Degen Pener,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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Measurements of economic growth that accounted for the environmental costs of fossil fuels might have discouraged this enormous dependence.—
Brian Deese,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Of further concern is the growing reliance on premium offerings, such as Imax, which are driving more of a film’s bottom line.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
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Industry Parallels Despite Different Products Despite operating in entirely different sectors, Krispy Kreme and Joe Gibbs Racing share a reliance on end-to-end industrial automation for flexibility and precision.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Dependency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependency. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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