DEPENDING Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

depending

verb

Definition of depending next

present participle of depend

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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Relevance

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 Additionally, a study of 39 participant groups in 15 countries showed that people experience the same rhythm differently depending on the culture in which they’ve been immersed. —

Literary Hub, 20 May 2026 Broadband coverage is available to about 80 percent of Wakulla County, where Mashes Sands Beach is located, and cell service can be unreliable depending on your exact location. —

Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 19 May 2026 Powell said she's had to become more savvy by finding deals online and shopping at different stores for certain items, depending on what's on sale at a particular location. —

Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 19 May 2026 Lawn stripes can remain visible for up to two weeks, depending on factors such as the type of grass, the health of your lawn, and mowing height. —

Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026 This can get very funny, depending on your maturity level and sense of humor. —

Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026 One night ranged from $300 to $1,500, depending on the season, room category and promotions. —

Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026 Either can be a good store of value, depending on your investment goals. —

Liz Knueven, CNBC, 12 May 2026 Research highlights that many adolescents with autism spectrum disorder experience sensory sensitivities that can affect comfort and long-term use of wearable devices, particularly depending on form factor and physical design. —

Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 May 2026

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Sixty percent of millennials think winning the lottery is a reasonable retirement plan, and 18% of all those surveyed are basing their retirement plans on hopes of hitting the jackpot someday.

— Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
That has prompted discussion of basing California’s funding model on enrollment instead.

— Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026