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as in conditional
determined by something else
our going to the movies tonight is dependent on whether or not we have any money left after we eat out
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Recent Examples of dependent
Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
In other words, there seems to be a dose-dependent response—the higher the flu vaccine dose, the lower the dementia risk.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Although tempting, your beloved cat or dog doesn’t qualify as a dependent.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Lucy is very isolated in this superficially tranquil domestic setting, separated from friends, far from her mother, dependent on Philip, and not even entirely fluent in German.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
In other words, there seems to be a dose-dependent response—the higher the flu vaccine dose, the lower the dementia risk.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Noun
Julie Ann Leon, 45, of the 2000 block of Damon Street in Portage, now faces a Level 6 felony charge of neglect of a dependent.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Although tempting, your beloved cat or dog doesn’t qualify as a dependent.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependent
Adjective
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While the design here is emphatically traditional, a dose of modern whimsy comes through with a dangling, multi-floor chandelier loosely inspired by jellyfish.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cernan, the junior pilot, was outside, dangling—actually spinning, tumbling, and flailing—at the end of a long umbilical cord, completely unable to control his movements.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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During his speech ahead of the film, Favreau gave special thanks to the California Film Commission’s whopping $21,755,000 in conditional tax credits for the production, one of the biggest allocations in the program’s history.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Her loyalty to writers is conditional—unlike her Hacks counterpart, Deborah, whose allegiance to her pen is absolute.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Noun
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After being tested for airtightness, helium was pumped into the glass enclosure through thin tubes inserted into the lead lining, to protect the document from corrosive oxygen and parasites.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Always wear gloves before handling nests to protect yourself from any germs or parasites.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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To maintain the immersive illusion, Iñárritu eschewed traditional hanging fabric.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Each experience builds resilience and encourages you to get curious rather than be tentative.—
Heather Kelly,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The University of California and AFSCME Local 3299 reached a last-minute tentative deal hours before more than 40,000 workers were set to strike across 10 campuses.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Similar copper mines in Colorado have already demonstrated how sulfuric acid leeches into the water table as a result of this mining method.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Crappie like to hover below their prey, fining in place and examining slow-swimming invertebrates such as damselfly, dragonfly, and mayfly nymphs, as well as small leeches.—
Cory Schmidt,
Outdoor Life,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fruit, ginger shots, sea moss beverages, tea, and water were on hand, in alignment with her alcohol-free rider and commitment to sobriety.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Use a sponge or nylon-bristle brush dipped in the soapy solution to scrub the furniture.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
16 May 2026
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Considerations Before Getting Started Never use abrasive sponges, metal utensils, or harsh chemicals to clean your microwave.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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“Dependent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependent. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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