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
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Recent Examples of relying
The physical configuration achieves passive safety operational profiles by relying on subcritical physics variables and inherent material limitations.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Data centers have begun looking for other ways to provide power to their facilities instead of relying on power grids.
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Assiatou Hann,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
One seeks to block prosecutors from relying on certain hearsay evidence during the preliminary hearing, while the other challenges Graf's decision not to require key witness Lance Twiggs to testify in person.
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Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Instead of relying on large decorative intakes, the bodywork is carved away to create air pathways, giving the car a technical, almost architectural appearance.
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Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Brands relying on these factors for product footprints and carbon accounting have had to take that number on faith, with no way to verify it, adapt it to their supply chain, or defend it in an audit, Carbonfact said.
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Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Despite the appeal, when millions of young people are relying on chatbots for mental health guidance, even rare failures can have devastating consequences.
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Ryan McBain,
STAT,
2 July 2026
The criminal case alleges Devastating Pyrotechnics founder Chee and his associates continued operating despite being ineligible for a federal explosives permit, relying on associates to obtain licenses while importing and repackaging fireworks from overseas.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Wallach added that the most likely legal fallout would come from private civil lawsuits, brought by bettors who lost money after relying on Polymarket’s misleading marketing.
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Camila Grigera Naón,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Data centers have begun looking for other ways to provide power to their facilities instead of relying on power grids.
—
Assiatou Hann,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
One seeks to block prosecutors from relying on certain hearsay evidence during the preliminary hearing, while the other challenges Graf's decision not to require key witness Lance Twiggs to testify in person.
—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Instead of relying on large decorative intakes, the bodywork is carved away to create air pathways, giving the car a technical, almost architectural appearance.
—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Brands relying on these factors for product footprints and carbon accounting have had to take that number on faith, with no way to verify it, adapt it to their supply chain, or defend it in an audit, Carbonfact said.
—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Despite the appeal, when millions of young people are relying on chatbots for mental health guidance, even rare failures can have devastating consequences.
—
Ryan McBain,
STAT,
2 July 2026
The criminal case alleges Devastating Pyrotechnics founder Chee and his associates continued operating despite being ineligible for a federal explosives permit, relying on associates to obtain licenses while importing and repackaging fireworks from overseas.
—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Wallach added that the most likely legal fallout would come from private civil lawsuits, brought by bettors who lost money after relying on Polymarket’s misleading marketing.
—
Camila Grigera Naón,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relying
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Travelers may be entitled to cash compensation for significant delays or cancellations on international flights, depending on the airline and itinerary.
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Lobster rolls, a summer favorite on the East Coast, are rarely cheap and often sell for $25 to $40 or more, depending on the location.
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Discussions on workforce capacity often arbitrarily stop counting at age 64, despite concerns over talent shortages and aging populations.
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But one video posted to social media that appears to show a young man wielding a machete and counting down to the deadline has put migrants like Nyirenda on edge.
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The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted its outlook last November for the contest from leaning Republican to a toss-up.
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To be sure, center-leaning candidates won Democratic primaries on Tuesday in upstate New York and Utah.
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“Relying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relying. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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