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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
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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depending
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Jonah is basing a screenplay on the town and a father-and-son relationship.—
Ming Liu,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
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Again, while that may not seem dramatically higher from current levels, the bigger takeaway is the broader basing formation attempting to resolve higher despite rising interest rates.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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SpaceX is relying on the fully reusable Starship to dramatically lower launch costs for its human spaceflight projects, Starlink internet satellites and plans for orbital data centers.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
19 May 2026
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You’re being called to communicate with intention rather than relying on avoidance and humor.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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But surviving in absolute uncertainty, turning from somebody to nobody at the age of forty-three, and starting everything from scratch in another language, seemed an affordable price to pay compared to being paralysed with fear or having to be brave all the time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Concrete dust clotted the air, turning the afternoon dark.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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If counting sales controlled by its affiliate companies, that number rose to 66%.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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And that’s not even counting all of the fabulous foodie fun taking place on the Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage, where chefs, rockers, sports figures and other celebs deliver cooking demonstrations and more.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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Extra points Jones likened riding roller coasters to returning punts on Tuesday.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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Two people riding e-bikes died after they were struck by a vehicle Monday night in Sacramento County.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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“Depending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depending. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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