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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
That could mean a delay of hours, days or longer depending on scheduling and technical constraints.
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The monitor has an ambient sensor that helps adjust lighting depending on brightness.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
That might feel small, but those pennies can add up to a dollar or two saved per visit, maybe more, depending on the size of your vehicle.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Passover always starts and ends in the evening, but traditions can vary depending on geographical location.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Mar. 2026
Tickets for the Fort Worth show are on sale now and vary in price depending on seating.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Fast food and chain restaurants are also likely to remain open, though local restaurants could be closed, depending on location.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 31 Mar. 2026
The extra fees will be about $19 to $26 per night for every guest age 2 and older, depending on the itinerary, the cruise line said.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
Additional penalties could also be imposed depending on the outcome.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The monitor has an ambient sensor that helps adjust lighting depending on brightness.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
That might feel small, but those pennies can add up to a dollar or two saved per visit, maybe more, depending on the size of your vehicle.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Passover always starts and ends in the evening, but traditions can vary depending on geographical location.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Mar. 2026
Tickets for the Fort Worth show are on sale now and vary in price depending on seating.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Fast food and chain restaurants are also likely to remain open, though local restaurants could be closed, depending on location.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 31 Mar. 2026
The extra fees will be about $19 to $26 per night for every guest age 2 and older, depending on the itinerary, the cruise line said.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
Additional penalties could also be imposed depending on the outcome.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depending
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Opponents argue the bill suggests some lives are more valuable than others by basing penalties on the victim's occupation.—
Jessie Balmert,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Mar. 2026
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Etihad plans to bring its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Charlotte Douglas for the first time, and basing the advanced long-haul jet at CLT.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Critics had pointed to it as an example of the apparent risks of relying on Chinese financing to build out infrastructure projects, though the extent of this being an issue is hotly debated among experts.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Instead of relying on a tired dobby border to maintain the towels’ shape, Frette instead opted for a tonal band of piping that goes all the way around the rounded bath staples.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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The key now is to foster stronger intracontinental dialogue—turning these events from mere entry points into active hubs of exchange among artists, institutions, and audiences.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The bus stopped abruptly after a Baltimore Police Department vehicle cut off the bus while turning into a private parking lot on Edison Highway.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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Despite outside chatter about fraud, the arguments in court focused on whether the law allowed counting late-arriving ballots.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Double-digit seeds won a total of five games in this tournament (not counting the play-in round).—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Planes don’t crash during turbulence because their wings continuously generate lift and the surrounding air remains intact, similarly to a boat riding waves.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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Just down the road, Palomar College’s baseball team is seventh in the California Community College Athletic Association rankings, riding a 14-game winning streak to a 24-3 overall record and a 13-0 start in the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Depending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depending. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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