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as in conditional
determined by something else
our going to the movies tonight is dependent on whether or not we have any money left after we eat out
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as in parasite
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Recent Examples of dependent
Dan Raby, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Kendall Wilson, 27, pleaded guilty in February to neglect of a dependent, a Level 6 felony.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Although tempting, your beloved cat or dog doesn’t qualify as a dependent.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Most other races are dependent on the county or legislative district.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Kendall Wilson, 27, pleaded guilty in February to neglect of a dependent, a Level 6 felony.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Noun
Julie Ann Leon, 45, of the 2000 block of Damon Street in Portage, now faces a Level 6 felony charge of neglect of a dependent.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Although tempting, your beloved cat or dog doesn’t qualify as a dependent.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependent
Adjective
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While the design here is emphatically traditional, a dose of modern whimsy comes through with a dangling, multi-floor chandelier loosely inspired by jellyfish.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cernan, the junior pilot, was outside, dangling—actually spinning, tumbling, and flailing—at the end of a long umbilical cord, completely unable to control his movements.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The statement said Jones’ competency was later restored in 2025, and she was released to a supervised mental health treatment facility and enrolled in mental health court as part of a conditional release agreement.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Most Pennsylvania municipalities that have addressed this issue have designated data centers as a conditional use.—
Michael Helbing,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The parasite is the larvae of a fly that lays its eggs in open animal wounds.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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The latest threat to beef prices is the New World screwworm, with a batch of cases in Texas calves marking the first outbreak of the parasite in livestock in five decades.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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To maintain the immersive illusion, Iñárritu eschewed traditional hanging fabric.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And yet, a skeptic can indulge in some tentative celebration.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
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American and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative deal last week to extend their ceasefire, but the agreement has not been finalized.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The fact is that leeches are relished by everything from walleyes and bass to trout and all the panfish.—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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The wetland habitats of Condylura cristata are rich in small-bodied invertebrates — earthworms, leeches, aquatic insect larvae — but the individual caloric value of each prey item is low.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Fruit, ginger shots, sea moss beverages, tea, and water were on hand, in alignment with her alcohol-free rider and commitment to sobriety.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For best results, apply with a damp beauty sponge using a stippling motion rather than sweeping strokes, which can disturb coverage and leave streaks.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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Wipe clean with a sponge or microfiber cloth.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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“Dependent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependent. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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