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 arrival of ChatGPT in November 2022 arguably marked a new phase where retail investors could directly query an AI model for stock picks rather than relying on pre-programmed algorithms.
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Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Instead of relying on the conventional approaches of building larger devices or generating stronger magnetic fields, Type One Energy focused on optimizing the physical shape of the stellarator itself to control this turbulence.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
To buy time, Scripps seems to be relying on safety in numbers, understanding that, while major investments have been made in building new or retrofitting existing California hospitals in recent decades, there are still plenty that will not be fully compliant by the deadline.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
There have been calls for African countries to develop their own vaccine production infrastructure, rather than relying on imports, which left much of the Global South unable to access COVID-19 vaccines produced in the US and Europe during the pandemic.
—Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2025
For the moment the design studio has been tasked with amplifying the poetic codes of the brand, relying on its staples such as trompe-l’œil and the hands motifs that have defined Ponti’s signature shirt collars and accessories over the years.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
Rather than relying solely on influencers, the brand centers everyday men, showing that skincare and fragrance aren’t reserved for celebrities.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
As Backstage notes, improv actors work without a script, relying on trust and spontaneity to create scenes together.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Instead of relying on banks or brokers, DeFi protocols use smart contracts to allow digital wallet holders to borrow, lend, trade or earn yield.
—Sky Wee, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Instead of relying on the conventional approaches of building larger devices or generating stronger magnetic fields, Type One Energy focused on optimizing the physical shape of the stellarator itself to control this turbulence.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
To buy time, Scripps seems to be relying on safety in numbers, understanding that, while major investments have been made in building new or retrofitting existing California hospitals in recent decades, there are still plenty that will not be fully compliant by the deadline.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
There have been calls for African countries to develop their own vaccine production infrastructure, rather than relying on imports, which left much of the Global South unable to access COVID-19 vaccines produced in the US and Europe during the pandemic.
—Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2025
For the moment the design studio has been tasked with amplifying the poetic codes of the brand, relying on its staples such as trompe-l’œil and the hands motifs that have defined Ponti’s signature shirt collars and accessories over the years.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
Rather than relying solely on influencers, the brand centers everyday men, showing that skincare and fragrance aren’t reserved for celebrities.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
As Backstage notes, improv actors work without a script, relying on trust and spontaneity to create scenes together.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Instead of relying on banks or brokers, DeFi protocols use smart contracts to allow digital wallet holders to borrow, lend, trade or earn yield.
—Sky Wee, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relying
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Most offer free trials, though access may vary depending on local ABC availability.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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First, the pinpoint deliveries from Will Hughes, Adam Wharton and the now-Arsenal player Eberechi Eze, which allow Palace to target different zones depending on the opponent’s setup and the profiles of the players.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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In fact, cutting benefits could create a huge backlash from those who are counting on very specific payments in their retirement years.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Now, the neoclassical structure is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and museum counting 57 of Orozco’s frescoes.—
David Shortell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Carr expressed disapproval of left-leaning late-night TV hosts.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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The map, which is awaiting Kehoe’s signature, dilutes Kansas City-area voters into three Republican-leaning districts.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Relying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relying. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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