variants
also dependance
1
as in dependency
the quality or state of needing something or someone
a baby's total dependence upon his or her parents for every one of life's needs
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in anchor
something or someone to which one looks for support
ultimately rice became the chief dependence in that state
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in addiction
a physiological need for certain drugs
acquired a dependence on prescription painkillers following back surgery
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of dependence
The company acknowledges its dependence on raising additional funds through debt and equity financing to meet future obligations.
—
Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
Studies show that cigarettes with lower nicotine content reduce people’s dependence on nicotine and can help alleviate some of the cravings associated with withdrawal.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
Market diversification spreads out the risk and reduces dependence on singular sources, thus adding further security in turbulent times.
—Roman Reznikov, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Parenting Tips for Raising Generation Beta With the vast amount of technological dependence in today’s society, which is only expected to increase as Gen Beta grows, parents should encourage connection with their kids.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for dependence 
Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
Studies show that cigarettes with lower nicotine content reduce people’s dependence on nicotine and can help alleviate some of the cravings associated with withdrawal.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
Market diversification spreads out the risk and reduces dependence on singular sources, thus adding further security in turbulent times.
—Roman Reznikov, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Parenting Tips for Raising Generation Beta With the vast amount of technological dependence in today’s society, which is only expected to increase as Gen Beta grows, parents should encourage connection with their kids.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for dependence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependence
Noun
-
Such situations can become even more complicated when money is involved, as financial dependencies may create additional expectations or obligations.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
-
Traditional monitoring tools, designed for simpler architectures, often struggle with these intricate dependency chains.—
Karthik Sj,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The block schedule would include an anchor day one day a week in which the students would attend all of their classes for a shorter length of time.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
-
Fox News says anchor Bret Baier will conduct an interview with Mr. Trump in West Palm Beach, Florida, that will air ahead of the game.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
-
Vertex’s new pill is a new alternative for pain relief that comes without the risk of addiction.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
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.—
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
Noun
-
Instead, several scenes are given over to her wacky habit of posting too much info on Facebook.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
-
Its former expertise in distinguishing between industry habit and material once produced journalism of unique content.—
Armond White,
National Review,
24 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near dependence
Cite this Entry
“Dependence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependence. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share