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as in anchor
something or someone to which one looks for support
he's been the family's foremost reliance in times of trouble many times
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as in dependency
the quality or state of needing something or someone
a baby's reliance on her parents his reliance on his next-door neighbor for all the local gossip
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Recent Examples of reliance
This breakthrough shows how renewable energy can power long-endurance missions while cutting costs and reducing reliance on fuel.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Their limp exit at the 2023 World Cup was predicated on an over-reliance with the old guard, some of whom are still performing.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
By restoring domestic production capabilities, DeMuth believes the United States can increase supply chain stability and decrease reliance on external sources.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Last week’s departures of top leaders have only added urgency to these efforts to end states’ reliance on the CDC.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Their limp exit at the 2023 World Cup was predicated on an over-reliance with the old guard, some of whom are still performing.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
By restoring domestic production capabilities, DeMuth believes the United States can increase supply chain stability and decrease reliance on external sources.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Last week’s departures of top leaders have only added urgency to these efforts to end states’ reliance on the CDC.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliance
Noun
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Seconds after the anchors thanked Pulte for appearing and handed things off to Squawk on the Street, the production crew were tearing down the set and prepping for the opening bell.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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As occupancy declines, attention turns to smaller retailers who may need relocation support, and larger anchors who often require tailored solutions.—
Kristin Mueller,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For a generation of students who’ve grown up tethered to devices, and the parents who often modeled that dependency, this change won’t be easy.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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To meet these rising demand for batteries, researchers must achieve breakthroughs in performance, safety, and cost efficiency to reduce the dependency on critical minerals.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both parties are aware of this, and Beijing is eager to deepen Russia’s strategic dependence.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This eliminates the microreactor’s dependence on fuel convoys.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso casks have been the backbone of its style for generations, producing whiskies known for their dark fruit richness, nutty spice, and velvet depth.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Artificial intelligence is becoming a backbone of modern technology, from facial recognition to translation apps.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to a five-pillar plan shared with CNBC, Cruz also aims to create federal standards for AI, prevent AI from being used in harmful ways such as scams, allow free speech and address ethical concerns.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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China has committed $9B+ to its National Stem Cell Program, making regenerative medicine a pillar of state science.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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At a recent Boston University panel about AI use, students distinguished between using ChatGPT as a tool and as a crutch.—
Joelle Renstrom
August 28,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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The real challenge isn’t simply detecting AI use, but distinguishing between candidates who lean on it as a crutch and those who can actively guide, critique and improve AI outputs to deliver stronger results.—
Albert Castellana,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Reliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliance. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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