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

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2
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 cuts will affect some, but not all, suppliers’ October production volumes, depending on their lead times. — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 Their presence may pose a risk depending on the amount consumed and the age and body weight of the person using the product. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 Success rate measures whether a play gained enough yards for an offense to stay on schedule depending on down and distance. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026 SpaceX’s Starlink generally offers download speeds between 25 and 220 Mbps, depending on location and service conditions. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026 Some sources may have more or less information than others, depending on how each source was published or created and what is known about it. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 9 Oct. 2026 Violating the speed limit will result in fines that start at $50 and can go up to $500, depending on how fast someone is driving. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 Party affiliation may affect which primary a voter can participate in, depending on state law. — Time Staff, Time, 3 Oct. 2026 Premiums could vary widely, CMS reports Part D enrollees may see premium increases of less than $10 per month, or even a decrease, while others may experience higher changes depending on their plan’s costs and coverage decisions. — Joy Miller, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depending
  1. basing
  2. relying
  3. turning
  4. counting
  5. riding
Verb
  • Godshalk also recommends choosing basing flowers to add complementary texture and color to the parallel plant material.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota currently leads the B-21 basing effort.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of basing
Verb
  • Apply the same technique to other theme answers, relying on the crossing entries for help.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Today, Putin follows essentially the same model, seeking to erode allies’ confidence in NATO’s Article 5 by relying on tactics that fall below the threshold of a conventional warfare and leave unaffected members hesitant to respond.
    — Julianne Smith, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of relying
Verb
  • The Dome, with its spatial sound and vibrations, seemed to help create the conditions for turning my attention inward.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • If this trajectory continues, those proportions will only grow, with red states turning maximally red and blue states maximally blue.
    — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of turning
Verb
  • While readers aren’t likely counting up words while reading, chapter length contributes greatly to pacing and development.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The movie is playing on the coasts with AMC Lincoln Square counting the best sum for the film.
    — Lynette Rice, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of counting
Verb
  • There are five riding modes, shaping up as three preset modes and two that can be customized to your preferences.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026
  • In his short time as president, Peñalver has taken opportunities to interact with the student body, helping freshmen move into dorm rooms and riding the university shuttle.
    — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of riding

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“Depending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depending. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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