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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
Reuters, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
But the business models of Indian IT companies are dependent on labor arbitrage, and with the advancement of AI this will soon be replaced by technology arbitrage, said Maity.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Amanda Klekowski Von Koppenfels, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
Now that Rosalinda and Manuel were expecting to live in Mexico starting next year, Ana was claiming Lily as a financial dependent so that Lily would still be eligible for in-state tuition and federal financial aid.
—Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Then, even companies that rely on map services — logistics firms, for example — become dependent, and in the long run, even government GIS (geographic information) systems could end up dependent on Google or Apple.
—Reuters, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
But the business models of Indian IT companies are dependent on labor arbitrage, and with the advancement of AI this will soon be replaced by technology arbitrage, said Maity.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
Some civilians residing overseas, including civilian government employees and spouses and dependents of military and civilian employees, gained absentee ballot voting rights with the 1955 Federal Voting Assistance Act.
—Amanda Klekowski Von Koppenfels, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
Now that Rosalinda and Manuel were expecting to live in Mexico starting next year, Ana was claiming Lily as a financial dependent so that Lily would still be eligible for in-state tuition and federal financial aid.
—Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2025
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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 Bee Cave City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a conditional amendment to the development of the Village at Spanish Oaks, an 80-acre community that was approved years ago but has not been built.—
Naina Srivastava,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, Kim left conditional room for talks with Washington, but only on Pyongyang’s terms.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Doctors say if animal waste is left to dry out for about 2 to 4 weeks, the parasite's eggs can cause an infection.—
Amy Corral,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The gastroenterologist thought that Beran might have been dealing with a parasite and did some stool tests, all of which came back negative.—
Maressa Brown,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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To maintain the immersive illusion, Iñárritu eschewed traditional hanging fabric.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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Leaving either of those bare was a topic of discussion, Carney says; a trade-off between the goal of paying homage to Steinway’s legacy and getting enough hanging space.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Teachers are expected to vote in the coming weeks on whether to ratify the tentative agreement.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Classified staffing proposals and reduction in force lists will be evaluated April 20 before a tentative 2026-27 budget is released in May.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In an effort to save Cathy, doctors place leeches over her body in hopes of removing the bad blood.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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The leech therapist, whose name was Sandra, made a tsk-tsk sound over the phone.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The species discovered include ancient relatives of worms, sponges and jellyfish.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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What Lived 512 Million Years Ago The species discovered include ancient relatives of worms, sponges and jellyfish.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That is to buy Apple stock, the greatest freeloader in this AI race.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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Under Bolsonaro, state funding dried up, and the government painted artists as freeloaders wasting taxpayer money.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Dependent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependent. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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