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as in relying
to place reliance or trust
I know I can always depend on you for help when I really need it
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Recent Examples of depending
Speaking of temptation—after a third night stay, guests can stay a fourth night for free, depending on availability.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Adults 19 and older should stay up-to-date with one or two doses, depending on risk factors, such as underlying health issues, and vaccination history.
—Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Charles Schwab Learn More Minimum deposit and balance Minimum deposit and balance requirements may vary depending on the investment vehicle selected.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 9 June 2026
That can include produce, meat, dairy, pantry items and other staples, depending on what stores near you have available.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
While results will vary depending on your provider and location, this type of savings can easily offset the cost of a Premium subscription.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The general election may be fraught if control of the House ends up depending on the results in a few competitive California districts, Parks says.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 June 2026
Where most conversations are half-silent, important figures in Rimbaud’s life are embodied by musical instruments, ranging from overbearing tubas to melodic strings, depending on who’s speaking and their place in the story.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 2 June 2026
That potential addition could still come to town as early as Day 1 of the draft, depending on how the board plays out.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Adults 19 and older should stay up-to-date with one or two doses, depending on risk factors, such as underlying health issues, and vaccination history.
—Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Charles Schwab Learn More Minimum deposit and balance Minimum deposit and balance requirements may vary depending on the investment vehicle selected.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 9 June 2026
That can include produce, meat, dairy, pantry items and other staples, depending on what stores near you have available.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
While results will vary depending on your provider and location, this type of savings can easily offset the cost of a Premium subscription.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The general election may be fraught if control of the House ends up depending on the results in a few competitive California districts, Parks says.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 June 2026
Where most conversations are half-silent, important figures in Rimbaud’s life are embodied by musical instruments, ranging from overbearing tubas to melodic strings, depending on who’s speaking and their place in the story.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 2 June 2026
That potential addition could still come to town as early as Day 1 of the draft, depending on how the board plays out.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depending
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Locked out of homebuying, Gen Z is also investing in the stock market earlier than other generations did, but many are basing decisions on social media influencers and FOMO (fear of missing out) rather than more certified picks.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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Rely on simple, hands-off strategies like withdrawing only dividends and interest, basing calculations on your current lifestyle, or pulling just your RMDs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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Hahn requested — as part of a response analysis report coming back to the board in 90 days — why the county can’t find other ways besides relying on state and federal agencies to alert people.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Rather than relying on approximations, costume designer Marci Rodgers recreated each piece from the ground up, sourcing materials that matched the originals as closely as possible, even down to the thread color.—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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The show follows Charles, Oliver and Mabel, three eccentric neighbors, who find purpose and chaos in solving murders that hit close to home through their true-crime podcast, turning their New York apartment building into a playground of mystery and mischief.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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After 26 years of helping Charlotte-Mecklenburg residents through financial and housing difficulties, Crisis Assistance Ministry CEO Carol Hardison is turning a new page.—
Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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But it was soon revealed that the actors were given the wrong envelope by accountants from Pricewaterhouse Coopers, the firm charged with counting Oscar votes, keeping the results secret and organizing and handing out envelopes to presenters.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
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As the referee was counting, Santana somehow got his hand on the rope to break the count.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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For example, trick roping performed by horse riders that don’t actually lasso animals or choreographed riding to music are not included in the ban.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Videos on Instagram over the weekend showed Young and other offensive teammates visit Legette’s tiny South Carolina hometown of Mullins, riding four-wheelers and horses and having fun.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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