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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
However, this amount may be reduced or increased on a pro rata basis, depending on the number of valid claims and their value.
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Brian Sloan, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
During perimenopause, the decline in estrogen —which Noble explains as not just a hormone, but a neuroendocrine transmitter that helps the brain stay alert and energized—triggers the brain fog and can affect a variety of cognitive functions depending on the individual.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2025
Sales cut-off times vary by one to two hours before the drawing, depending on the selling jurisdiction.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
The optimal depth for mulch is 2 to 4 inches, depending on how harsh winters are in your area.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
The changes differ from around $1 to $3 depending on the state, but would overall lower yearly costs for employers across the country by around $24 billion over the next decade.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Barn Estate Group Double-Story Tiny Home This tiny home is fully customizable, depending on your layout of choice.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Pricing varies considerably depending on the date and location, with some North American dates offering the best deals and certain international markets commanding higher prices.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
Still, Smart sees a downside to depending on just one guy.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Brian Sloan, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
During perimenopause, the decline in estrogen —which Noble explains as not just a hormone, but a neuroendocrine transmitter that helps the brain stay alert and energized—triggers the brain fog and can affect a variety of cognitive functions depending on the individual.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2025
Sales cut-off times vary by one to two hours before the drawing, depending on the selling jurisdiction.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
The optimal depth for mulch is 2 to 4 inches, depending on how harsh winters are in your area.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
The changes differ from around $1 to $3 depending on the state, but would overall lower yearly costs for employers across the country by around $24 billion over the next decade.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Barn Estate Group Double-Story Tiny Home This tiny home is fully customizable, depending on your layout of choice.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Pricing varies considerably depending on the date and location, with some North American dates offering the best deals and certain international markets commanding higher prices.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
Still, Smart sees a downside to depending on just one guy.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depending
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According to the Payscale report, 63% of employers saw an increase in employees basing their salary requests on inaccurate or unverified data this year.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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One is that basing a new party on a single foreign-policy issue is a mistake—whether the Iraq War in 2004 or Palestine now.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
4 Oct. 2025
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With natural, biodegradable, and inexpensive components, such batteries could one day provide an eco-friendly alternative for powering homes or small devices without relying on toxic metals or complex supply chains.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Sure, the offense could help itself by not relying on explosives so much, but for now, this team looks legit.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Families are turning dinner into an activity by using pizza dough or premade crusts to mold fun, spooky shapes, like ghosts, pumpkins, and bats, before topping them with sauce, cheese, and all their favorite fixings.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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With income inequality growing and more seniors falling into poverty each year, this is an ominous sign for the largest surge of Americans turning 65 daily in history, experts said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Club name Home Depot is also counting on a pickup in housing activity to drive sales.—
Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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Before the end of September, five Power 4 programs were searching for new head coaches for 2026, and three more firings following Week 7 have bumped the number of open jobs to nine (counting some late-offseason dismissals.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Footwear continues to push boundaries, with designs ranging from ballet flats in satin inspired by its iconic Mexico 66 to suede riding boots, ensuring versatility and individuality at every step.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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The suicide comes a week after a woman in her 60s experienced a health issue and died after riding Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion attraction in California.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Depending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depending. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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