as in to depend
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 rely
Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
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Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Currently, the space agency relies on a similar design to the space suits worn during the Apollo era.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 8 June 2026
But Keegan and Kelsey Oyler can rely on one constant in their lives — each other.
—Idaho Statesman, 8 June 2026
Other western states have an incentive to see California rely on desal.
—Sara Sutherland, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
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Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Currently, the space agency relies on a similar design to the space suits worn during the Apollo era.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 8 June 2026
But Keegan and Kelsey Oyler can rely on one constant in their lives — each other.
—Idaho Statesman, 8 June 2026
Other western states have an incentive to see California rely on desal.
—Sara Sutherland, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rely
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Spain depend on his genius every bit as much as Barcelona.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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The deeper resonance depends on each person’s particular context.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Meanwhile, the secretary of state's office and the State Election Board have further muddied the waters by issuing conflicting guidance for county election officials about how votes should be cast and counted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Georgia lawmakers are set to return to the State Capitol on June 17 for a special legislative session that is likely to shape both the state's political map and how votes are counted in upcoming elections.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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“Rely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rely. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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