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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
In those circumstances, strong representation depends on more than technical skill alone.
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Matt Emma, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Many of these crops can be sown six to eight weeks before the last expected frost in your region, but exact timing depends on your local climate.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Magnolia Blooming Season Most magnolia trees bloom sometime between late winter and early summer, though the exact timing depends on the species and your climate.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
How those creditors get paid — and in what proportion — depends on the type of debt, your state's rules and other factors, like your income level.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Whether hantavirus spreads efficiently through the air depends on whether the virus is in people’s respiratory fluids—saliva or mucus in the upper respiratory tract or secretions from deep in the lungs.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 13 May 2026
Science depends on transparency, replication and the willingness to let evidence speak for itself.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Although signals are transmitted along neurons electrically, communication between nerve cells depends on chemical transmission.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Safety depends on the provider, not the country.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Matt Emma, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Many of these crops can be sown six to eight weeks before the last expected frost in your region, but exact timing depends on your local climate.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Magnolia Blooming Season Most magnolia trees bloom sometime between late winter and early summer, though the exact timing depends on the species and your climate.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
How those creditors get paid — and in what proportion — depends on the type of debt, your state's rules and other factors, like your income level.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Whether hantavirus spreads efficiently through the air depends on whether the virus is in people’s respiratory fluids—saliva or mucus in the upper respiratory tract or secretions from deep in the lungs.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 13 May 2026
Science depends on transparency, replication and the willingness to let evidence speak for itself.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Although signals are transmitted along neurons electrically, communication between nerve cells depends on chemical transmission.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Safety depends on the provider, not the country.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depends
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And at the counter, where chef and guest are separated by little more than a stretch of the hand, everything rests on precision, presence and the quiet thrill of relinquishing control to the chef’s capable hands.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
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And sure, animals such as starfish and flatworms can reproduce by cloning themselves—but at the end of the day, in most species, the survival of animals rests on their mothers.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
10 May 2026
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This easy London broil recipe relies on a savory marinade with a small amount of baking soda to help tenderize the meat and encourage browning.—
Zaynab Issa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 May 2026
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Shah clarified on the May 6 video call that the financial model for independent schools relies on tuition covering roughly 70% of operating costs, with the remaining 30% dependent on giving.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Another turns downtown into Taste of Black Harrisburg, with food vendors, live mural painting, music, comedy, and chef demonstrations taking over the block.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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The device turns virtually any liquid into a frosty drink within 20 to 30 minutes — with a couple of exceptions.—
Clint Davis,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The Seminole Education Association now counts 33% of the county’s teachers as members.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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When traveling from any Schengen member to, for example, nearby non-Schengen country Serbia, one travel day counts as both a day in Schengen and a day in Serbia.—
Carole Rosenblat,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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The hotel’s diving club provides equipment for snorkeling and non-motorized water sports like kayaking and pedal boat rides.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Videos of some of the group rides through the city show, at times, hundreds of e-bike riders rolling through city streets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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“Depends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depends. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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