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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
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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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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Again, while that may not seem dramatically higher from current levels, the bigger takeaway is the broader basing formation attempting to resolve higher despite rising interest rates.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
20 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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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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James Priddy, 21, fatally shot his girlfriend, Jadeance Hale, 18, and her friend, Lila Asher, 19, on June 6 before turning the gun on himself, the Laurel County Sheriff's Office said in a press release.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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All that has happened in California, as far as all available evidence shows, is that counties are counting votes – slowly, as usual, but legitimately.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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Mathematicians often use the Millennium Problems as a kind of yardstick, lending prestige to their own work by counting how many degrees separate it from a million-dollar payout.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
11 June 2026
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The 12-year-old was seen riding in a carriage with his mother, Princess Kate and his siblings, while waving to crowds who had flooded the streets of London.—
Jennifer Hassan,
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 17 Jun. 2026.
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