RELY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

rely

verb

ri-ˈlī

Definition of rely

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 But in counties like San Mateo that rely on a private defender panel system, there is no centralized infrastructure to monitor compliance or track judge-by-judge decisions. — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Analysts have found that relying on AI can impair skill development for new learners while degrading knowledge among experts. — Emelia S. Probasco, Foreign Affairs, 20 Aug. 2026 Illinois schools featured plenty of run-focused, power football, relying on the double-wing or wing-T offenses. — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 While a post on X claimed the algorithm relies on AI, Moderna has not officially confirmed AI usage. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rely

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Fry the chicken for approximately 3-4 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until golden brown and cooked through.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
But some experts say there is more nuance to the lifestyle than previously thought, and even positives, depending on how people look at it.

— Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026