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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
But this is still a flawed team in a lot of ways, depending heavily on Jackson staying healthy and being at his best every Sunday.
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Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
Pluvicto is typically administered via IV infusion every six weeks for up to six doses, depending on how the disease progresses and how the patient tolerates the drug.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
And as the cost of living skyrockets, more families are depending on SNAP benefits, or food stamps, to put food on the table.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who attended the meeting, told a news conference that the countries will decide whether to participate in the mission depending on the definition of the force and the UN mandate.
—Eugenia Yosef, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
In contrast, metallic gel require temperatures near 1,000°C (1,832°F) to form and remain stable, depending on the metals used.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
The cost to be featured on the outside of the jacket ranged from $300 to $2,000 depending on placements with the maximum visibility, based on one of his tweets.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
If convicted, a person could face between 10 and 25 years in prison, depending on who the person is to the child and whether the child has a disability, among other factors that could increase penalties.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Drivers caught speeding can be ticketed and fined, with the penalty depending on their speed.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated October 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
Pluvicto is typically administered via IV infusion every six weeks for up to six doses, depending on how the disease progresses and how the patient tolerates the drug.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
And as the cost of living skyrockets, more families are depending on SNAP benefits, or food stamps, to put food on the table.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who attended the meeting, told a news conference that the countries will decide whether to participate in the mission depending on the definition of the force and the UN mandate.
—Eugenia Yosef, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
In contrast, metallic gel require temperatures near 1,000°C (1,832°F) to form and remain stable, depending on the metals used.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
The cost to be featured on the outside of the jacket ranged from $300 to $2,000 depending on placements with the maximum visibility, based on one of his tweets.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
If convicted, a person could face between 10 and 25 years in prison, depending on who the person is to the child and whether the child has a disability, among other factors that could increase penalties.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Drivers caught speeding can be ticketed and fined, with the penalty depending on their speed.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated October 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depending
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Since 2016, the travel insurance company has created this rating, basing it off data from the Global Peace Index, Numbeo and GeoSure Global scores.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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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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Instead of relying on harmful chemical sprays, IPM emphasizes prevention, monitoring, and issue intervention.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Metro could also face some tricky legal ramifications from relying on its savings.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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With goal difference not a factor in this three-match format, there was no incentive for Miami to push forward in the final period, and Nashville never looked like turning the contest around.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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But Drew Mestekmaker and North Texas’ high-flying offense wouldn’t be denied, turning a three-point deficit midway through the third quarter into a 34-point road victory, keeping their College Football Playoff hopes alive.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Oct. 2025
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And finally, Rick, Democrats are counting on California to approve new congressional maps on Tuesday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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Read on for the best advent calendars for counting down the holidays.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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The man who was captured in a viral video attacking a 14-year-old boy riding his bike in a neighborhood last year will avoid additional jail time.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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Three teenagers who were riding in the back of the Fusion — including Lazzara — were critically injured.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Depending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depending. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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