as in dependent
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Recent Examples of reliant
The president has for weeks threatened to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals made overseas, arguing that key drugs should be manufactured domestically so that consumers are not reliant on foreign supply chains.
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 5 May 2025
Adapting Traditional Nursing Curricula for Online Platforms Traditional nursing education has always been heavily reliant on in-person clinical experiences.
—Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
But Vietnam, being heavily reliant on exports, faces serious challenges as the global trade war escalates and tension rises between Hanoi's two biggest trade partners – China and the United States.
—Nga Pham, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
To put in perspective how reliant the Magic are on their two young stars, consider that Banchero and Wagner totaled 54 of the Magic’s 88 shot attempts.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 5 May 2025
Adapting Traditional Nursing Curricula for Online Platforms Traditional nursing education has always been heavily reliant on in-person clinical experiences.
—Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
But Vietnam, being heavily reliant on exports, faces serious challenges as the global trade war escalates and tension rises between Hanoi's two biggest trade partners – China and the United States.
—Nga Pham, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
To put in perspective how reliant the Magic are on their two young stars, consider that Banchero and Wagner totaled 54 of the Magic’s 88 shot attempts.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliant
dependent
Adjective
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Well, that is highly dependent on an IT staff that is capable of deploying, optimizing and supporting over time.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Consumers and businesses Lower interest rates will also be welcomed by consumers looking to borrow money for other things, with a potential reduction in interest on credit cards and personal loans, although this is dependent on your personal circumstances including credit history.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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“Reliant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliant. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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