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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 depends
Democrats asked whether that includes federal court orders, and Mullin responded that depends on whether a higher court overturns a ruling.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 June 2026
All depends on voters approving a tax hike of around 4 cents on a $10 purchase to help finance passenger rail service.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Diagnosis depends on combining clinical findings with multiple laboratory markers, which is why doctors often pull from several tests rather than relying on one number.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Commanders are also grappling with surging civilian fuel and commercial airfare costs, adding to the financial strain on a military that depends heavily on both.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 3 June 2026
Advertisement If something comes back at unacceptable levels, filtering is the next step—and the right filter depends on what's in your water.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 3 June 2026
Size is another indicator of readiness, but this depends on the type of cucumber.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
Much depends on what offers come in from prospective suitors, if there are any.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 2 June 2026
For this reason, Merger & Acquisition readiness depends on experienced leadership that can step in and bring alignment across the organization.
—Terri Eagle, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 June 2026
All depends on voters approving a tax hike of around 4 cents on a $10 purchase to help finance passenger rail service.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Diagnosis depends on combining clinical findings with multiple laboratory markers, which is why doctors often pull from several tests rather than relying on one number.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Commanders are also grappling with surging civilian fuel and commercial airfare costs, adding to the financial strain on a military that depends heavily on both.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 3 June 2026
Advertisement If something comes back at unacceptable levels, filtering is the next step—and the right filter depends on what's in your water.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 3 June 2026
Size is another indicator of readiness, but this depends on the type of cucumber.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
Much depends on what offers come in from prospective suitors, if there are any.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 2 June 2026
For this reason, Merger & Acquisition readiness depends on experienced leadership that can step in and bring alignment across the organization.
—Terri Eagle, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depends
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Hubbard emphasized that the whole bond market system rests on the trust that the debt will be repaid.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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Their competitive advantage traditionally rests on operational efficiency rather than symbolic value.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Momentum driven Rather than attempting to predict which sectors or themes will dominate, Brown said the strategy relies on the collective judgment of investors already voting with their dollars.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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What’s odd is that, despite huge advances in satellites themselves, much of the physical infrastructure connecting those spacecraft to Earth still relies on large mechanically steered dishes, a model increasingly strained by the rise of massive low-Earth-orbit constellations.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
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Skau warned that as attention turns towards ameliorating the security crisis, resources should not be taken away from addressing the surging humanitarian needs, which include more than 5 million people who do not have enough to eat.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Your optimism helps others stay open, while your curiosity quickly finds the tweak that turns tension into teamwork.—
PubSubHub User,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Kenny is going through her things and counts 26 black T-shirts.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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The expanding bloc, which also counts South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia as members, accounts for about 40 percent of global gross domestic product and around 26 percent of worldwide trade.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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However, the cruise line offered complimentary shuttle rides to and from the shops, museums and cafes along the city’s Washington Street, just 20 minutes away.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Join us for live music, catered lunch, golf cart rides to and from the parade, and free valet parking.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2026
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“Depends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depends. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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