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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of relied
That’s a change from the months-in-advance planning Vrbo once relied on.
—
Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
As a result, the Sky have relied heavily on Reese to handle the ball as a point forward.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Investment strategy, whatever the market, has always relied on research and data, but artificial intelligence has taken that to a whole new level, transforming investment research models developed just a few years ago and putting them on steroids.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The team relied on ultra-low-cost ESP32 chips, which retail for $5 to $10, and Raspberry Pi boards costing around $30.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Kolek relied on his affinity for groundballs to stymie the Tigers’ offense.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2025
Now, the fifth-round pick might be relied upon to do so the entire season.
—Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
The film takes its name from a story that Manfred relied on as a means of coping with childhood bullies, about a tribe of vikings who each cut off one of their arms in order to make one brother who lost his arm in battle feel less alone.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2025
The likelihood of Western states reaching a consensus on a plan for the future of the Colorado River is dimming as time runs out for the negotiators tasked with dividing up the shrinking river relied upon by 40 million people.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
As a result, the Sky have relied heavily on Reese to handle the ball as a point forward.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Investment strategy, whatever the market, has always relied on research and data, but artificial intelligence has taken that to a whole new level, transforming investment research models developed just a few years ago and putting them on steroids.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The team relied on ultra-low-cost ESP32 chips, which retail for $5 to $10, and Raspberry Pi boards costing around $30.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Kolek relied on his affinity for groundballs to stymie the Tigers’ offense.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2025
Now, the fifth-round pick might be relied upon to do so the entire season.
—Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
The film takes its name from a story that Manfred relied on as a means of coping with childhood bullies, about a tribe of vikings who each cut off one of their arms in order to make one brother who lost his arm in battle feel less alone.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2025
The likelihood of Western states reaching a consensus on a plan for the future of the Colorado River is dimming as time runs out for the negotiators tasked with dividing up the shrinking river relied upon by 40 million people.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relied
Verb
-
In the most extreme conditions imaginable, Shackleton understood that survival depended not just on rations and shelter but on morale, purpose and the mix of minds around him.—
Natalie Silverman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
-
As The Athletic reported this week, an internal meeting was held to identify targets in the position, but no profile of player was agreed upon to pursue, and in any case any purchase depended on the sale of Dani Ceballos.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Maya the dog's vote counted in 2021 for the gubernatorial recall election because proof of residence or identification is not required to register to vote or cast a ballot in state elections, the DA's office said.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
-
The inspector counted 68 cockroaches in the kitchen and more than 30 flies.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Relied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relied. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share