Synonyms of depending

depending

verb

present participle of depend

1

as in basing

to be determined by, based on, or subject (to)

whether or not we play baseball will depend on how much rain we get

Synonyms & Similar Words

• basing
• turning
• riding
• resting
• hanging
• hinging
• staying
• establishing
• founding
• grounding

2

as in relying

to place reliance or trust

I know I can always depend on you for help when I really need it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relying
• counting
• leaning
• standing on
• calculating
• looking to
• trusting
• calling on
• banking on
• figuring on
• reckoning
• confiding
• committing
• entrusting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• questioning
• suspecting
• distrusting
• mistrusting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of depending

Then the researchers piped apple cider vinegar into that airstream, switching it on and off depending on the fly’s position on this virtual field. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026

Geely is the latest to join the party with its new Galaxy Zhanjian 700, or Galaxy Cruiser 700 (depending on where it might be launched). — New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026

Once established, water these plants once a month or less, depending on your location. — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Addressed directly to Savannah Guthrie, the first ransom note demands $4 million-$6 million (depending on date of deposit) in Bitcoin for her safe release. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026

It is limited to oral use, such as oils, tinctures or capsules, depending on what a physician prescribes. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 31 July 2026

The long-term goal — again, depending on funding — would be to erect as many as 400 affordable duplexes on some of the many vacant lots held by the Kansas City Missouri Homesteading Authority and the Kansas City Land Bank. — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

At your destination, eight glasses of water a day is a good, easy-to-remember goal, but keep in mind that some people may need more fluids, others less, depending on things like weather and exercise. — Laura Ungar, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

Based on the play by Kat Sandler, who serves as writer and showrunner, Yaga reimages the witch, who is known to live in a hut on chicken legs and potentially is a murderous seductress or powerful enchantress, depending on the author of the tale. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 25 July 2026