DEPENDS Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

depends

verb

present tense third-person singular of depend

as in rests

to be determined by, based on, or subject (to) whether or not we play baseball will depend on how much rain we get

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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 Xi has said fighting against corruption is essential to the party’s survival, and its ability to stay in power depends on strict discipline and political loyalty. — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026 The timing of any major new construction projects in the UAE which rely on freight arriving by sea depends on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026 In his article, Li argued that effective wartime mobilization depends not only on the number of available vessels, but also on detailed preparation before a conflict begins. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026 Your ideal portion depends on your overall eating pattern, blood sugar goals, medications, and individual carbohydrate needs. — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2026 Unlike Hormuz, where Iran can directly threaten shipping from its own coastline, Tehran’s leverage over Bab el-Mandeb depends largely on its Houthi allies. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 Whether to eat the chicken skin depends largely on your personal nutrition goals. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026 The spot-treating method depends on the type of stain and the backpack material. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026 Defending against abuse claims heavily depends on facts, precise records, and concrete proof. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for depends

Verb

Last year, the park said the plane now rests at shallower depths that do not require technical dive expertise.

— Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Its sustainability case, if any, therefore rests for now on the unverified prospect that a durable, multipurpose outsole could extend shoe use or reduce the need for terrain-specific footwear.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of rests

Verb

Their approach relies on an existing airframe, potentially giving the Marine Corps a faster route toward an operational collaborative combat aircraft.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
While the show relies heavily on visual effects, the goal is to always do everything as practically as possible — including creatures like the Radscorpion and Deathclaws, which use puppets and animatronics.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of relies

Verb

Our fantasy football roundtable series turns its attention to running backs.

— Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
India has put $160 million behind a Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme, and Vietnam’s Decree 05/2025 turns recycled electronics into tradable EPR certificates, making compliance a revenue line rather than a cost.

— Rob Kaplan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of turns

Verb

New teachers reported for orientation Thursday, as the district counts down the days until students return to the classroom.

— Tara Lynch, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Raman supports the bill but has worked with city officials on guidelines for implementing it, including potential limits on building heights and unit counts in some single-family neighborhoods.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of counts

Verb

Multiple rides depart daily, but Jacqui Taylor-Rose, who leads product development at the railway, recommends late-afternoon timings.

— Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
Brave Irene wrestles the dress and rides the box downhill like a sled in order to reach the duchess, who is anxiously waiting for her gown.

— Liz Rosenberg, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026