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

In addition to the mortgage payment, including escrow, and depending on the property details, homebuyers should also budget for utilities, maintenance, repairs and any HOA fees, as these costs can significantly affect overall home affordability. — Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026

Add word or picture labels (depending on your kids’ age) to storage bins and baskets to maintain a neat and organized space. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 8 Aug. 2026

Many signs have multiple stones depending on the birth month, giving people flexibility to choose which crystal resonates most with them. — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

Under Naperville’s guidelines, filming on public streets or sidewalks requires a permit through the Community Services Department depending on conditions. — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

In other words, depending on down and distance, and offensive personnel, the Dolphins might play majority nickel defense, or some sort of nickel hybrid defense with a linebacker defending a tight end lined up in the slot. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Prices range from roughly $224 to $800 depending on the version. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

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