RELIES Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

relies

verb

present tense third-person singular of rely

as in depends

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

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Recent Examples of relies This easy London broil recipe relies on a savory marinade with a small amount of baking soda to help tenderize the meat and encourage browning. —

Zaynab Issa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 May 2026 Shah clarified on the May 6 video call that the financial model for independent schools relies on tuition covering roughly 70% of operating costs, with the remaining 30% dependent on giving. —

Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026 California relies on the Middle East for 30% of its crude oil, said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka, including oil that passes through the Strait of Hormuz. —

Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026 The treasurer-tax collector takes in about $9 billion in property taxes every year — a big responsibility, as the county relies on property taxes for about 20% of its revenue. —

Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026 Recruitment also relies on emotional manipulation of individuals whose moral judgment may be compromised. —

Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026 Steinberg said the Canvas outage should serve as a reminder for everyone who relies on technology to have a contingency plan in place. —

Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 8 May 2026 The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, which supplies water to 19 million people, relies on the river for about 20% of its supply. —

ABC News, 8 May 2026 Still, the Chinese economy relies heavily on exports. —

Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 2 May 2026

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To source that special blend, the state depends on in-state refineries or importing fuel refined to that standard from abroad.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
The challenge is compounded by the fact that much of the government’s evaluation effort depends on cooperation from the same companies building the models.

— Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 6 May 2026