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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
To source that special blend, the state depends on in-state refineries or importing fuel refined to that standard from abroad.
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Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
The challenge is compounded by the fact that much of the government’s evaluation effort depends on cooperation from the same companies building the models.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Your gut depends on consistent liquid intake to keep stools soft and passable.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 May 2026
To what degree depends on how good the individual is.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
The choice between a shot or a pill depends on a patient's lifestyle, medical history, and insurance coverage.
—Jay Sparks, USA Today, 6 May 2026
However, the system depends on reliable communication and sensor networks.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
In terms of someone who is completely different, that depends.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 6 May 2026
On the other hand, the film becomes an economic good, whose value depends on its ability to reach its break even point and to generate a profit.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
The challenge is compounded by the fact that much of the government’s evaluation effort depends on cooperation from the same companies building the models.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Your gut depends on consistent liquid intake to keep stools soft and passable.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 May 2026
To what degree depends on how good the individual is.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
The choice between a shot or a pill depends on a patient's lifestyle, medical history, and insurance coverage.
—Jay Sparks, USA Today, 6 May 2026
However, the system depends on reliable communication and sensor networks.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
In terms of someone who is completely different, that depends.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 6 May 2026
On the other hand, the film becomes an economic good, whose value depends on its ability to reach its break even point and to generate a profit.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depends
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The sublime—a concept introduced by the first-century philosopher Longinus and later refined by Edmund Burke and Immanuel Kant—rests on an encounter with something too immense or too powerful for the human mind to comprehend fully.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Our evidence rests in the eight spindly tomato plants poking up from small containers next to a large window in our back room.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The art of effortless jewelry relies on brands with a deft design eye—classic but not boring; modern but subtle enough to layer with the rest of your look.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
2 May 2026
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The county operates the second largest public hospital system in the state, Santa Clara Valley Healthcare, which runs four hospitals and 15 clinics across the county and relies heavily on revenues from the public insurance program.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
2 May 2026
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With the highest peaks running in a chain along the east side of the island, Sardinia resolutely turns its back to the mainland.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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The retailer’s latest edit turns the spotlight on Leset, the beloved label known for its effortlessly cool wardrobe staples.—
Irina Grechko,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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OpenAI now counts roughly 800 million weekly active users and is valued at hundreds of billions of dollars, with its for-profit subsidiary now valued at nearly $1 trillion, with a potential IPO that could arrive as early as late 2026 — an outcome Musk’s lawsuit, if successful, could jeopardize.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Musk, the world's richest person, counts $839 billion in wealth, according to Forbes.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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As the 2026 Stagecoach Country Music Festival rides off into the sunset, enjoy the last day of the performances from the comfort of your home.—
Katie Simons,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Vertical’s Middle East Western Desert Warrior starring Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart and Ben Kingsley rides into 1,010 theaters this frame — the end of a long journey to screens for the $150 million project first announced in 2021.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Depends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depends. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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