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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
Session length depends on availability and need.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
The length of cold required to break dormancy in any particular tree species depends on both the length of typical winter and the variability of winter temperature patterns where a species evolved.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Charge time depends on the EV, battery size, current charge and temperature.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
Experts say cheese can fit into a balanced diet, but brain health depends on many lifestyle factors—not one food.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
That depends on whether a taxpayer files electronically or submits a paper return, as well as whether the IRS identifies any problems with a filing.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Florida’s future depends on it.
—Bob Maliva, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
The precise amount of the benefit depends on the recipient.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The color depends on the hen’s diet.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
The length of cold required to break dormancy in any particular tree species depends on both the length of typical winter and the variability of winter temperature patterns where a species evolved.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Charge time depends on the EV, battery size, current charge and temperature.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
Experts say cheese can fit into a balanced diet, but brain health depends on many lifestyle factors—not one food.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
That depends on whether a taxpayer files electronically or submits a paper return, as well as whether the IRS identifies any problems with a filing.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Florida’s future depends on it.
—Bob Maliva, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
The precise amount of the benefit depends on the recipient.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The color depends on the hen’s diet.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depends
Verb
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The belief that the Maduro episode could be replicated in Iran also rests on a misleading comparison.—
Sanam Vakil,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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But according to multiple sources with direct knowledge of the post-raid landscape, that assumption rests on dangerously fragile ground.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Abrego Garcia’s lawyers further said the original removal order the government relies on, which was backdated to 2019, directs his deportation to El Salvador while simultaneously barring his removal to that country.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Jan. 2026
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But for those who need more detail, Dutch philosopher and journalist Doortje Smithuijsen dives into the many, many ways in which capitalism perpetuates patriarchy and relies on the unpaid labor of women to contribute to its endless need for material growth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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And in the fall, when the air turns crisp and the fields turn orange, this unassuming little town reminds visitors that sometimes, the most unique places grow from the simplest seeds (pun intended).—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Without explicit training, civil servants risk assuming that a system that writes like an expert also counts like one.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Kaling was styled by Erin Walsh, who also counts Selena Gomez and Anne Hathaway as clients.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, Liam Coen continues to validate his reputation as one of football’s top offensive minds, getting the most out of Trevor Lawrence as Jacksonville rides its longest winning streak since 1999.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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Around town, on the highway, and deep into the canyons, the Roadster rides great.—
Robb Report Contributors,
Robb Report,
26 Dec. 2025
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“Depends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depends. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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