Synonyms of relied

relied

verb

past tense of rely

as in depended

to place reliance or trust

rigorously tested the rope before starting out, for the rock climbers would be relying on it with their very lives

Synonyms & Similar Words

• depended
• counted
• leaned
• stood on
• calculated
• trusted
• looked to
• called on
• reckoned
• entrusted
• confided
• banked on
• figured on
• committed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• questioned
• suspected
• distrusted
• mistrusted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of relied

The concept of growing sod on plastic is one the NFL has really relied on quite heavily to be able to have the level of quality and the ability to turn around and replace a field midseason. — Tim Graham, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, has relied on the Red Sea route since the Iran conflict effectively closed Hormuz, through which a fifth of global oil used to flow. — Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026

The soldiers and settlers can be relied upon to stifle joy, waiting at the olive harvests, along the coasts, and at checkpoints where women are forced to give birth on the sides of the road. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

To create Sally’s signature curls in the sequel, Thompson relied on LolaVie, the brand launched by one of Bullock’s close friends, Jennifer Aniston. — Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 10 Sep. 2026

Forecast systems have traditionally relied heavily on ocean conditions, particularly the El Niño-Southern Oscillation. — Yongkang Xue, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

For years, the industry relied on a familiar—and very successful—formula. — Andrea Guerzoni, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Residents there have relied on a temporary trailer as a fire station for more than five years. — Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

The development expands Liquidplant beyond solid resin applications into foam, where manufacturers have traditionally relied on materials including EVA, TPU and PEBA. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026