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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
Besides the reluctance of many people to share their own DNA profile for investigations, the success rate also depends on people’s willingness to have their DNA catalogued at all.
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Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Public relations depends on judgment exercised under scrutiny.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Further, even if a state does lose a net number of millionaires, that does not guarantee a net decrease in the total tax base, the size of which depends on the relative wealth and numbers of those who stay and leave.
—Christopher Marquis, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
Their accuracy depends on high-quality training data and regular updates.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The process can be expensive and depends on the complexity of each case, said Luis Angeles, an immigration lawyer.
—Juan Carlos Chavez, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
The holiday depends on when the new moon is observed, so celebrations begin at different times across countries.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
Each of the products, which will be linked to Apple’s iPhone, depends on a camera system with varying capabilities, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plans haven’t been announced.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
When inflation rises, wages often increase, but whether workers or owners actually gain depends on who can better adjust.
—Victoria Baeza Garcia, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Public relations depends on judgment exercised under scrutiny.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Further, even if a state does lose a net number of millionaires, that does not guarantee a net decrease in the total tax base, the size of which depends on the relative wealth and numbers of those who stay and leave.
—Christopher Marquis, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
Their accuracy depends on high-quality training data and regular updates.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The process can be expensive and depends on the complexity of each case, said Luis Angeles, an immigration lawyer.
—Juan Carlos Chavez, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
The holiday depends on when the new moon is observed, so celebrations begin at different times across countries.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
Each of the products, which will be linked to Apple’s iPhone, depends on a camera system with varying capabilities, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plans haven’t been announced.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
When inflation rises, wages often increase, but whether workers or owners actually gain depends on who can better adjust.
—Victoria Baeza Garcia, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depends
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The key to its longevity rests in the show’s unpredictable ability to evolve.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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This approach rests on four key factors.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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As governance increasingly relies on public-private partnerships, the absence of public input allows the most organized and well-funded private interests to shape outcomes in their favor.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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The series is a love story and relies heavily on your connection with Paul.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Rai, who turns 31 on March 3, has eight wins since turning pro in 2012, including the Wyndham Championship in 2024.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, the club has struggled out the gates before warming up as the weather turns.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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The game counts as a 3-3 tie, extending the Cardinals’ unbeaten streak to five games.—
Kristina Banahan,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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Every dollar counts, and this is your money.—
New York Daily News Special Sections,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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All the trips to Vermont, pizza nights, hanging out in the shop while my dad or my brother worked, dad coming home with broken fingers from Monday night bike rides haha!—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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To keep the hairpin turns and runaway carousel rides to a minimum, Dietrich, his chief lieutenant, Josh Belovsky, and assistants Ryan Day and Tony Schifano — the latter joining the staff this year — hit the recruiting trail and transfer portal hard.—
Brian Robin,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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