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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
The fight is expected to happen in November, although it could yet be pushed back until December, depending on the location.
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Chris McKenna, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Their analysis showed that electron penetration into the channel varies depending on the choice of metal electrode and the atomic structure of the contact interface.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Season 2, Lee says, was inspired by real life, after witnessing an argument that his friends, depending on age, had vastly different reactions to.
—Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Still, Berrettini could get direct entry into the main draw depending on withdrawals.
—CBS News, 16 June 2026
That means, depending on the particular lake, the water might be filtering through limestone underground before emerging, or the bottom of the lake might be mostly limestone, not squishy mud.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Fountain Life sells annual diagnostics-heavy memberships priced roughly $6,500 to $21,500 depending on tier, per a May 2026 cross-check of the company’s own pricing pages.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Speaking of temptation—after a third night stay, guests can stay a fourth night for free, depending on availability.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 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
Chris McKenna, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Their analysis showed that electron penetration into the channel varies depending on the choice of metal electrode and the atomic structure of the contact interface.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Season 2, Lee says, was inspired by real life, after witnessing an argument that his friends, depending on age, had vastly different reactions to.
—Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Still, Berrettini could get direct entry into the main draw depending on withdrawals.
—CBS News, 16 June 2026
That means, depending on the particular lake, the water might be filtering through limestone underground before emerging, or the bottom of the lake might be mostly limestone, not squishy mud.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Fountain Life sells annual diagnostics-heavy memberships priced roughly $6,500 to $21,500 depending on tier, per a May 2026 cross-check of the company’s own pricing pages.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Speaking of temptation—after a third night stay, guests can stay a fourth night for free, depending on availability.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 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
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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Since the war started, the industry has been relying on inventories — stockpiles of base oil — which has helped cushion the blow for retail customers.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
16 June 2026
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Rather than relying primarily on memory loss and other cognitive symptoms, AI is helping scientists analyze complex brain scans and other data to identify those changes earlier and more objectively.—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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For the tournament, FIFA has introduced a three-minute hydration break in each half, effectively turning the game into four quarters.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Witnesses saw the plane struggle to gain altitude before turning left, stalling and falling to the ground.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
17 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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An unlicensed operator driving an unregistered boat in the waters of Paradise Island struck an American riding a jet ski.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Chicago police said the 27-year-old man was riding a bike on the sidewalk in the 300 block of East Jackson when shots were fired.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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“Depending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depending. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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