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

Travelers may be entitled to cash compensation for significant delays or cancellations on international flights, depending on the airline and itinerary. — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 24 June 2026

Lobster rolls, a summer favorite on the East Coast, are rarely cheap and often sell for $25 to $40 or more, depending on the location. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026

Goldman Sachs recently highlighted this complexity by describing AI as both a complement and a substitute for labor depending upon the nature of the work involved. — Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

This new model enables the companies to move fluidly between formats, partners and funding structures depending on where value and momentum can be best unlocked, Passion argued. — John Hopewell, Variety, 23 June 2026

The fight is expected to happen in November, although it could yet be pushed back until December, depending on the location. — 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