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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
Businesses Business operations are on a case-by-case basis, depending on water access to the location.
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 12 May 2026
These dusters are meant to be replaced frequently, often after one to three uses, depending on the size of the space and how dusty your home gets.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Up to half of hantavirus cases can be fatal, depending on the strain and method of transmission.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Either can be a good store of value, depending on your investment goals.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Research highlights that many adolescents with autism spectrum disorder experience sensory sensitivities that can affect comfort and long-term use of wearable devices, particularly depending on form factor and physical design.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Costs are based on an average residential customer, with the base charge varying depending on the size of the meter.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
In 2022, the state legislature nearly unanimously passed a law requiring New York City (and only New York City) to dramatically reduce its maximum class sizes, capping them at 20 to 25 kids a class, depending on the grade level.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Set on roughly 10 acres of landscaped grounds, depending on where your room is located, the walk from the main lobby can be long.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Paula Wethington, CBS News, 12 May 2026
These dusters are meant to be replaced frequently, often after one to three uses, depending on the size of the space and how dusty your home gets.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Up to half of hantavirus cases can be fatal, depending on the strain and method of transmission.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Either can be a good store of value, depending on your investment goals.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Research highlights that many adolescents with autism spectrum disorder experience sensory sensitivities that can affect comfort and long-term use of wearable devices, particularly depending on form factor and physical design.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Costs are based on an average residential customer, with the base charge varying depending on the size of the meter.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
In 2022, the state legislature nearly unanimously passed a law requiring New York City (and only New York City) to dramatically reduce its maximum class sizes, capping them at 20 to 25 kids a class, depending on the grade level.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Set on roughly 10 acres of landscaped grounds, depending on where your room is located, the walk from the main lobby can be long.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depending
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Sixty percent of millennials think winning the lottery is a reasonable retirement plan, and 18% of all those surveyed are basing their retirement plans on hopes of hitting the jackpot someday.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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That has prompted discussion of basing California’s funding model on enrollment instead.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Footer devotes several chapters to his prolific London theatrical work, relying mainly on the record left by reviewers.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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However, both Bolt and Shepherd agree that relying solely on dandelions and other lawn weeds to feed bees for a single month isn't enough.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
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The roughly 4,800-square-foot home is wrapped in expansive windows overlooking the lake and mountains beyond, turning the landscape into a constantly changing backdrop.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
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Another way to decorate your privacy fence is by turning it into a full-on plant wall.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
13 May 2026
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Though the object itself varies from team to team, the common thread is rooted in counting the 16 wins required to hoist the hardware.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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The Matein carry-on backpack holds just as much as a carry-on without actually counting as one, which is a total game-changer.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
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So there's a lot riding on Flight 12, for both SpaceX and NASA.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
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Sam El-Said and his wife were riding scooters after a date night along the boardwalk when a swarm of several dozen teenagers on e-bikes sped by them.—
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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“Depending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depending. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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