RELY (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

rely (on or upon)

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Definition of rely (on or upon)

as in to depend (on or upon)

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Schumer has long been expected to seek another term at the helm of the chamber’s Democratic caucus, but on Wednesday, the minority leader solidified his intention to lead the party again.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
The company also expects the larger fleet to support operations from different locations.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

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