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

Rents and vacancy rates can vary dramatically depending on the community and its desirability, and, of course, on the size of the apartment. — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026

Exact charge times are still a bit variable, with McMurtry citing anywhere from 20 to 60 minutes to go from 20% to 95%, depending on the ambient temperature and the capability of the charger. — New Atlas, 11 July 2026

The same business can be attractive or unattractive depending on what is already included in the price. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

The Pentagon wants these drones to feature modular designs, allowing operators to quickly swap sensors, communication equipment, or weapons depending on mission requirements. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron is either tied with former President François Hollande as the most unpopular French president of the past half century, or surpasses him in unpopularity, depending on the poll used. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026

Actual sentencings may vary, depending on the court’s ruling. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026

Each dog and its handler completed between 240 to 600 hours of training depending on its specialty. — Libby Simpson, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026

In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online, depending on local jurisdiction. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 5 July 2026