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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The two are expected to anchor Atlanta’s frontcourt heading into the second half of the season.

— Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
Bertha is expected to produce total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches with isolated totals to 6 inches through Thursday night along Texas Gulf Coast and South Texas.

— MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

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