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to place reliance or trust
I know I can always depend on you for help when I really need it
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Recent Examples of depending
Company leaders need to define explicitly what AI fluency means for employees depending on their role.
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Anything left to mention A 4x4 transfer along a road (and beach, depending on the tide) is the usual way to get there, but the fantasy arrival would be to wade ashore after sailing along the coast on a traditional dhow.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Graduate students could previously borrow loans up to the cost of their degree; the new rules cap the amount depending on whether the degree is considered a graduate or a professional program.
—Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Members of the General Assembly, which meets for a 120-day session each year, make about $44,000 or $47,500 annually, depending on when their terms started.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
General school fees are proposed to increase anywhere from $2 to $4 depending on grade level.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
In normal times, regulators audit fuel charges to make sure utilities aren’t collecting too much or too little from customers as fuel prices fluctuate depending on both the time of year and demand.
—Paul Monies, Oklahoma Watch, 3 Feb. 2026
Its mechanical design includes between 23 and 43 joint motors, depending on the configuration, with a maximum joint torque of 120 newton-metres.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
Some people will see their refunds move quickly, while others may wait a bit longer depending on the details the IRS has to review.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Anything left to mention A 4x4 transfer along a road (and beach, depending on the tide) is the usual way to get there, but the fantasy arrival would be to wade ashore after sailing along the coast on a traditional dhow.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Graduate students could previously borrow loans up to the cost of their degree; the new rules cap the amount depending on whether the degree is considered a graduate or a professional program.
—Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Members of the General Assembly, which meets for a 120-day session each year, make about $44,000 or $47,500 annually, depending on when their terms started.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
General school fees are proposed to increase anywhere from $2 to $4 depending on grade level.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
In normal times, regulators audit fuel charges to make sure utilities aren’t collecting too much or too little from customers as fuel prices fluctuate depending on both the time of year and demand.
—Paul Monies, Oklahoma Watch, 3 Feb. 2026
Its mechanical design includes between 23 and 43 joint motors, depending on the configuration, with a maximum joint torque of 120 newton-metres.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
Some people will see their refunds move quickly, while others may wait a bit longer depending on the details the IRS has to review.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depending
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Lillehaug told the news outlet there were only around 17 prosecutors in Minnesota of the 50 that the office is normally supposed to have, basing that number off his ongoing familiarity with people who work there.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps most importantly, basing postseason assignments solely on performance rather than seniority would guarantee that the league's biggest games are officiated by its best referees.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The research team focused on solving this problem at the hardware level rather than relying only on software improvements.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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For veterans relying on disability benefits to cover rent, food or medical care, those delays can be devastating.—
Irene Watkins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The program has focused on turning waste into artwork while raising awareness about how much plastic the community throws away.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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King then collided with the passenger side of 2015 GMC Terrain, which was headed north on Missouri 291 and turning west into a shopping center at Elizabeth Street, Mulch said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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And that isn’t counting another 65 individuals who have currently been found beds at local hotels or motels in greater Hartford.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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The difference between counting down the minutes and barely noticing the time often comes down to what’s in your carry-on.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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This relay-style tour accommodates up to 6 people, allowing guests to alternate between running the dogs, riding in the sled, and traveling on a small passenger sleigh with the guide.—
Sara Hansen,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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For now, Democrats seem content riding the growing blowback to the administration’s heavy-handed immigration crackdown and lingering affordability concerns, but Trump is taking steps to try and limit the damage to Republicans.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Depending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depending. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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