reliant

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Recent Examples of reliant Beyond removing the psychological and practical barrier of injections, oral formulations are not reliant on syringes or refrigeration and are cheaper to manufacture. Perdita Nouril, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026 One drawback is that ARC is the only company that can service the boat, leaving the Robinsons reliant on it to keep the boat running. Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 However, as with other countries, younger audiences are increasingly reliant on algorithms, platforms and recommendations for viewing choices, and will favor games, streaming and short-form content to traditional TV content. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026 Traditional navigation structures are reliant on a visitor understanding a company’s terminology and structure. Dave Foster, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reliant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliant
dependent
Adjective
  • South Korea’s substantial investment in and trade with China grows, while North Korea remains a costly dependent, though ideologically important.
    Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Despite their importance, the US is dependent on foreign supply chains, importing 25 percent of its finished steel and over 90 percent of its high-purity iron, primarily from China.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Reliant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliant. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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