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as in relies
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
Solopreneurship may be the default way of starting a business, but survival increasingly depends on how effectively founders use AI.
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Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Coaxing those green shoots to sprout depends on the type of seed's temperature, light, and moisture requirements.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
The feasibility of spider-silk bioleather depends on fermentation output, bioreactor optimization, fiber-processing techniques, and regulatory requirements, rather than being dictated solely by fashion trends.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
The health of our republic depends on refusing that premise now, before the vocabulary of authoritarianism becomes the common tongue of American politics, and before more names are added to the list.
—Andrew Weinstein, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Who depends on Covered California?
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Muschietti remains on board, but his ultimate involvement depends on several factors including timing and availability.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
Determining the legality of an order certainly depends on context.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
As with any retirement strategy, though, the right mix depends on your spending needs, risk tolerance and overall financial picture.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Coaxing those green shoots to sprout depends on the type of seed's temperature, light, and moisture requirements.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
The feasibility of spider-silk bioleather depends on fermentation output, bioreactor optimization, fiber-processing techniques, and regulatory requirements, rather than being dictated solely by fashion trends.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
The health of our republic depends on refusing that premise now, before the vocabulary of authoritarianism becomes the common tongue of American politics, and before more names are added to the list.
—Andrew Weinstein, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Who depends on Covered California?
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Muschietti remains on board, but his ultimate involvement depends on several factors including timing and availability.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
Determining the legality of an order certainly depends on context.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
As with any retirement strategy, though, the right mix depends on your spending needs, risk tolerance and overall financial picture.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depends
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The proposal rests on the false premise that allowing corporate investors to own and subsequently rent out homes is a major driver of high home prices.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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Opened last fall, the resort rests where three ecosystems collide—the Mojave Desert, the Colorado Plateau, and the Great Basin—creating scenery that feels somewhat otherworldly.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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White Stadium sits on public land and relies on public infrastructure — transit, public safety, utilities, and coordination — that need not serve only event days.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Owing to this, cornstarch production also consumes vast amounts of water and relies heavily on the use of fertilizers and pesticides.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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That officer then turns his attention to the group of officers trying to restrain Pretti.—
Yahya Abou-Ghazala,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Copenhagen Fashion Week turns 20 this year.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Arc Raiders continues to be one of the most successful new games of the decade, with strong player counts across Xbox, PlayStation and PC months after release.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, which counts the European soccer federation and the DAZN streaming network as well as major movie and TV studios among its members, works with law enforcement to take down the largest operators.—
Olivia Solon,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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Extrapolating from the way Jaime rides a shopping cart (like a 10-year-old, zooming through the frozen food section with both feet off the ground), these grocery aisles are like memory lane.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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If tequila is your best friend, mezcal is your best friend’s dangerous cousin, the one who rides a motorcycle and smokes cigarettes.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Depends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depends. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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