Synonyms of relying

relying

verb

present participle of rely

as in depending

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• depending
• counting
• leaning
• trusting
• standing on
• looking to
• calculating
• calling on
• banking on
• entrusting
• confiding
• committing
• figuring on
• reckoning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• questioning
• suspecting
• distrusting
• mistrusting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of relying

Rather than relying solely on conventional T cells, future treatments may be able to exploit gamma delta T cells to expose a vulnerability in a cancer that has proved exceptionally difficult to treat. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026

Rather than relying entirely on external suppliers for specialized components, the facility performs precision machining in-house, allowing teams to modify parts and manufacturing processes as designs evolve. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

At the time, the Treasury Department accused the Maduro government of systematically looting Venezuela’s riches while relying on a network of loyal officials to maintain political control. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

That has left investors relying on their own country’s regulations or finding workarounds using the few eligible online financial platforms. — semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Apply the same technique to other theme answers, relying on the crossing entries for help. — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Today, Putin follows essentially the same model, seeking to erode allies’ confidence in NATO’s Article 5 by relying on tactics that fall below the threshold of a conventional warfare and leave unaffected members hesitant to respond. — Julianne Smith, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026

In addition to an explosive offense that was top 10 in both home runs and slugging percentage during the regular season, the White Sox have employed a unique pitching strategy, relying heavily on their relievers to throw multiple innings. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026

Instead of relying on motivation to save money, use that energy once to automate transfers to your investment and retirement accounts. — Ben Meer, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026