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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
Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
The questions are, which nations and how dependent?
—Isabella Elias, The Conversation, 22 May 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
So scientists use frequency-dependent squeezing to reduce quantum noise.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
The questions are, which nations and how dependent?
—Isabella Elias, The Conversation, 22 May 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 council had previously denied a similar zoning change and conditional use permit that included townhouses in July 2024.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2026
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Amazon has applied to Nampa for a conditional use permit to build a Prime Air Drone Delivery Center at its East Franklin Road fulfillment center.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
20 May 2026
Noun
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It’s caused by a parasite, Cytauxzoon felis, that dwells in a species of tick known as the Lone Star tick − named for a single white dot on the backs of adult females.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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Tick bites can transmit bacteria, parasites and viruses into your blood.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 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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Each experience builds resilience and encourages you to get curious rather than be tentative.—
Heather Kelly,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The University of California and AFSCME Local 3299 reached a last-minute tentative deal hours before more than 40,000 workers were set to strike across 10 campuses.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Similar copper mines in Colorado have already demonstrated how sulfuric acid leeches into the water table as a result of this mining method.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Crappie like to hover below their prey, fining in place and examining slow-swimming invertebrates such as damselfly, dragonfly, and mayfly nymphs, as well as small leeches.—
Cory Schmidt,
Outdoor Life,
15 Apr. 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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Combine two parts vinegar with one part dish soap in a spray bottle and apply it to surfaces with soap scum, rubbing it in with a sponge or brush.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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To recreate this look, grab your favorite shades of nail polish and a clean makeup sponge.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
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“Dependent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependent. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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