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as in relies
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 depends
Netanyahu, whose coalition government depends on support from Ben-Gvir’s far-right Jewish Power party, partially distanced himself from the incident.
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Nick Duffy, NBC news, 20 May 2026
That the evolution of culture depends on who gets to walk through the door in the first place and what can be made in the future.
—Lilyanna D'amato, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026
Every road map commitment depends on four dependencies that nobody owns.
—Steve Taplin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The exact mix depends on the location and length of stay.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Your monthly MEDVi cost depends on the GLP-1 medication your provider prescribes.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Whether hantavirus spreads efficiently through the air depends on whether the virus is in people’s respiratory fluids—saliva or mucus in the upper respiratory tract or secretions from deep in the lungs.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 13 May 2026
Science depends on transparency, replication and the willingness to let evidence speak for itself.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Although signals are transmitted along neurons electrically, communication between nerve cells depends on chemical transmission.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Nick Duffy, NBC news, 20 May 2026
That the evolution of culture depends on who gets to walk through the door in the first place and what can be made in the future.
—Lilyanna D'amato, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026
Every road map commitment depends on four dependencies that nobody owns.
—Steve Taplin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The exact mix depends on the location and length of stay.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Your monthly MEDVi cost depends on the GLP-1 medication your provider prescribes.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Whether hantavirus spreads efficiently through the air depends on whether the virus is in people’s respiratory fluids—saliva or mucus in the upper respiratory tract or secretions from deep in the lungs.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 13 May 2026
Science depends on transparency, replication and the willingness to let evidence speak for itself.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Although signals are transmitted along neurons electrically, communication between nerve cells depends on chemical transmission.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depends
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The dirty little secret most insiders either don’t realize or do not want to admit is that the entire TV eco-system rests on the shoulders of these networks.—
Ted Linhart,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The strongest case for these clinics rests on early detection.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
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Slot’s system relies heavily on wingers, but the ineffectiveness of both Salah and Cody Gakpo has been a real issue.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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However, Transnistria’s breakaway government relies heavily on Moscow and the region is home to a military base with 1,500 Russian troops.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Another turns downtown into Taste of Black Harrisburg, with food vendors, live mural painting, music, comedy, and chef demonstrations taking over the block.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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The device turns virtually any liquid into a frosty drink within 20 to 30 minutes — with a couple of exceptions.—
Clint Davis,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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In the House of Representatives, the ever-changing margins are razor-thin — just ask Republican Speaker Mike Johnson, who struggles with vote counts daily.—
Scott Braden,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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The company also counts Schottenstein among its investors.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Free subway rides home and overnight service on match days are just part of SEPTA's plan to help fans get to and from the 2026 FIFA World Cup games at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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The old gunslinger makes the most of an AFC without an obvious favorite and rides off after one last trip into the playoffs, this one coming with a postseason win.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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“Depends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depends. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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