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

Traditional mobile satellite services have often relied on specialized equipment, including satellite phones. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Jones has opted for direct contributions, while Matsui relied on loans. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026

The pair relied heavily on letter writing during John’s absences, and Abigail frequently used this medium to advocate for social change. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Oct. 2026

Schools often relied on people who could sew to make outfits for plays, while dance studios needed recital costumes and other supplies, Amy said. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026

But Palestinian parliamentary leverage reached a high point in 1992–1995, when Yitzhak Rabin’s government relied on support from two Arab-majority parties. — Tamir Sorek, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026

Many Chinese designer labels have historically relied on a combination of fashion week presentations, showrooms and multi-brand retailers to build their businesses. — Yiling Pan, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Peralta relied on his overpowering four-seamer throughout the series. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Those catches have become especially contentious as salmon runs have collapsed across western Alaska, where dozens of Native communities have relied on salmon for generations. — Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026