reliance
noun
re·li·ance
ri-ˈlī-ən(t)s 
Synonyms
Examples of reliance in a Sentence
he's been the family's foremost reliance in times of trouble many times
a baby's reliance on her parents
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By promoting local inventory, Temu’s products not only arrive faster to shoppers’ doorsteps, but the company also reduces its reliance on sellers who ship direct from China.
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The increase is intended to help thousands of workers achieve greater financial stability and reduce reliance on public assistance programs.
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But Groundhog Day is the only popular American holiday that explicitly celebrates our relationship with nature and reliance on the delicate balance of the seasons.
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Annie Palmer, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
The increase is intended to help thousands of workers achieve greater financial stability and reduce reliance on public assistance programs.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Their reliance on set pieces has risen too, with their open play xG per 90 dropping from around 1.5 per 90 across the previous two seasons to 1.1 this season.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
But Groundhog Day is the only popular American holiday that explicitly celebrates our relationship with nature and reliance on the delicate balance of the seasons.
—Avery Keatley, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Reliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliance. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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reliance
noun
re·li·ance
ri-ˈlī-ən(t)s
1
: the act of relying
2
: the condition or attitude of one who relies : dependence
3
: something or someone relied on
Legal Definition
reliance
noun
re·li·ance
ri-ˈlī-əns
1
: the act of relying
reliance on a promise
2
: reliance interest at interest 1
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