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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
On Wednesday, Fraser and Schweigert made the case that success depends on much more than just tech.
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Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Great leaders know their success depends on the ability to communicate with clarity.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
For now, the inflation recovery depends heavily on this dynamic remaining in fragile stasis.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Of course, any deal depends on North Korea’s willingness to sit down.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Both organic hazes and graphite can be present within a mini-Neptune’s exoatmosphere, but which one dominates depends on a variety of factors that, only now, are being uncovered for the first time.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
Their appearance depends on the underlying cause and can vary by person.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 16 Mar. 2025
The cost of moving the mountain, so to speak, depends on whether the pile is deemed hazardous.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 16 Mar. 2025
This all depends on the weather, temperature, and level of usage.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Great leaders know their success depends on the ability to communicate with clarity.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
For now, the inflation recovery depends heavily on this dynamic remaining in fragile stasis.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Of course, any deal depends on North Korea’s willingness to sit down.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Both organic hazes and graphite can be present within a mini-Neptune’s exoatmosphere, but which one dominates depends on a variety of factors that, only now, are being uncovered for the first time.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
Their appearance depends on the underlying cause and can vary by person.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 16 Mar. 2025
The cost of moving the mountain, so to speak, depends on whether the pile is deemed hazardous.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 16 Mar. 2025
This all depends on the weather, temperature, and level of usage.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depends
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Dell’s downward-firing speakers, positioned underneath each side of the chassis, project decent sound quality if the laptop rests on a solid surface, not your lap.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Key Growth Drivers The narrative rests on several key factors.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Injection wells are an essential part of Arizona’s existing water management system, which relies heavily on groundwater for 41% of the state’s overall water use, according to Arizona State University.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Most of China’s network still relies on conventional high-speed trains, which are cheaper and more flexible.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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The decision turns less on predicting the next Fed meeting and more on projecting a company’s earning power far into the future.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Maria is a wonderfully textured character, at turns flinty and cold and vivacious and funny, and Maura is adept at embodying all sides to this woman.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Sep. 2025
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Each text counts as one vote, with a limit of 10 votes per couple via SMS.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Every action counts, whether reducing HFCs, investing in sustainable cooling, or holding governments accountable for climate commitments.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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This uplifting deep-dive documentary rides the successful waves of award-winning programs steered by 32-year-old Gregory.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Platinum tickets offer exclusive front-of-stage viewing, complimentary full-service bar, coffee service and all-day dining, golf cart transportation between stages, complimentary Tempe Town Lake boat rides on the Platinum Clubhouse Cruiser and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Depends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depends. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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