as in depending
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 relying
SpaceX is relying on the fully reusable Starship to dramatically lower launch costs for its human spaceflight projects, Starlink internet satellites and plans for orbital data centers.
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 19 May 2026
You’re being called to communicate with intention rather than relying on avoidance and humor.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
While both are nutritious, experts recommend integrating them into a balanced diet rather than relying on their combination for specific health solutions.
—Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 19 May 2026
Lovable is among a small group of AI coding upstarts — fellow Disruptors Cursor and Replit among them — that are disrupting the way software gets built, relying on natural language descriptions or prompted conversations instead of manual codes.
—Rebecca Fannin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The test, conducted with Schneider Electric and World4Solar, showed that the vessels could use a mobile off-grid charging system rather than relying on existing electrical networks.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Footer devotes several chapters to his prolific London theatrical work, relying mainly on the record left by reviewers.
—Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
His approach to the instrument is sparser here, relying on wrung-out chords and sunny noodling.
—Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
In Zohran Mamdani's first executive budget in office, the city is relying heavily on state assistance to dig itself out of a multi-billion dollar hole.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Mike Wall, Space.com, 19 May 2026
You’re being called to communicate with intention rather than relying on avoidance and humor.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
While both are nutritious, experts recommend integrating them into a balanced diet rather than relying on their combination for specific health solutions.
—Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 19 May 2026
Lovable is among a small group of AI coding upstarts — fellow Disruptors Cursor and Replit among them — that are disrupting the way software gets built, relying on natural language descriptions or prompted conversations instead of manual codes.
—Rebecca Fannin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The test, conducted with Schneider Electric and World4Solar, showed that the vessels could use a mobile off-grid charging system rather than relying on existing electrical networks.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Footer devotes several chapters to his prolific London theatrical work, relying mainly on the record left by reviewers.
—Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
His approach to the instrument is sparser here, relying on wrung-out chords and sunny noodling.
—Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
In Zohran Mamdani's first executive budget in office, the city is relying heavily on state assistance to dig itself out of a multi-billion dollar hole.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relying
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Additionally, a study of 39 participant groups in 15 countries showed that people experience the same rhythm differently depending on the culture in which they’ve been immersed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Broadband coverage is available to about 80 percent of Wakulla County, where Mashes Sands Beach is located, and cell service can be unreliable depending on your exact location.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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If counting sales controlled by its affiliate companies, that number rose to 66%.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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And that’s not even counting all of the fabulous foodie fun taking place on the Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage, where chefs, rockers, sports figures and other celebs deliver cooking demonstrations and more.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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Summer jewelry is about embracing a more playful mood, with designers leaning into saturated stones and whimsical motifs with pieces that energize warm-weather dressing.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
24 May 2026
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Major distillers and independent bottlers alike are leaning into creative releases, extended finishing, and brand collaborations to keep drinkers excited.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Relying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relying. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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