as in depends
to place reliance or trust
rigorously tested the rope before starting out, for the rock climbers would be relying on it with their very lives
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Recent Examples of relies
Speaking out, the chief’s supporters say, risks inviting backlash from the White House and could also affect the long pipeline of federal money the department relies on, for instance, to help fund de-escalation training for officers.
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Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The look relies on intentional placement, quality pieces, and cozy materials like wood and linen.
—Erica Puisis, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Their every motion relies on a vast network of senses and systems, perhaps tapping into ancient evolutionary hardwiring to synchronize into crisp choreography.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
The bar team relies on fresh produce and herbs like the Little Leaf, a zippy refresher mixed with mezcal, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeño.
—Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
This super-fun look relies on a magnetic pink polish to create this velvety effect.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Starlink is a global internet network that relies on around 10,000 satellites orbiting Earth.
—Aamer Madhani and Susie Blann The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
But that effort still relies heavily on the market — and on Karnišovas’ willingness to accept the offers that come across his table.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
White Stadium sits on public land and relies on public infrastructure — transit, public safety, utilities, and coordination — that need not serve only event days.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The look relies on intentional placement, quality pieces, and cozy materials like wood and linen.
—Erica Puisis, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Their every motion relies on a vast network of senses and systems, perhaps tapping into ancient evolutionary hardwiring to synchronize into crisp choreography.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
The bar team relies on fresh produce and herbs like the Little Leaf, a zippy refresher mixed with mezcal, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeño.
—Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
This super-fun look relies on a magnetic pink polish to create this velvety effect.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Starlink is a global internet network that relies on around 10,000 satellites orbiting Earth.
—Aamer Madhani and Susie Blann The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
But that effort still relies heavily on the market — and on Karnišovas’ willingness to accept the offers that come across his table.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
White Stadium sits on public land and relies on public infrastructure — transit, public safety, utilities, and coordination — that need not serve only event days.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relies
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Whether the Walmart location closest to you sells lottery tickets depends on your state and the store.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
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Your skin depends on collagen, which is about three-quarters of your skin’s weight.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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The federation now counts seven athletes, two of whom who will compete in Jean’s kit at the Olympics.—
Colleen Barry,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Elsewhere, psychological drama Accused comes from director Anubhuti Kashyap, and counts Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta and Somen Mishra as its producers.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Relies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relies. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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