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as in anchor
something or someone to which one looks for support
he's been the family's foremost reliance in times of trouble many times
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as in dependency
the quality or state of needing something or someone
a baby's reliance on her parents his reliance on his next-door neighbor for all the local gossip
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Recent Examples of reliance
Heavy reliance on federal assistance for social programs and disaster relief keeps it high on the dependency list.
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2025
SpaceX and Boeing were both originally contracted to provide taxi service for NASA to the space station as part of the Commercial Crew Program, designed to end reliance on Russia and bring launches back to Florida.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
White launched into a verse very much inspired by Musk, his previous reliance on the federal government, and his current efforts to gut it.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025
The report also outlines potential risks, including reliance on third-party manufacturers and the need for regulatory approvals.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2025
SpaceX and Boeing were both originally contracted to provide taxi service for NASA to the space station as part of the Commercial Crew Program, designed to end reliance on Russia and bring launches back to Florida.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
White launched into a verse very much inspired by Musk, his previous reliance on the federal government, and his current efforts to gut it.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025
The report also outlines potential risks, including reliance on third-party manufacturers and the need for regulatory approvals.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliance
Noun
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The words hold a special meaning for the morning anchor.—
Effie Orfanides,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Bret Baier currently serves as FOX News Channel's (FNC) anchor and executive editor of Special Report with Bret Baier (weeknights at 6-7PM/ET), chief political anchor of the network and co-anchor of the network’s election coverage.—
Bret Baier,
Fox News,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While many Russian and Ukrainian drone makers use Chinese parts, this creates a supply chain dependency.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The filing outlines potential risks, including the inability to complete a business combination, dependency on the trust account funds, and potential adverse effects from geopolitical events and market conditions.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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No question there is nothing wrong with using Greenland and Ukraine as a possible source of minerals if either could lead to a significant reduction in U.S. dependence on Chinese minerals.—
Jim Constantopoulos,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
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National Presto Industries highlighted its dependence on key customers and suppliers, especially in the Housewares/Small Appliance segment, where a significant portion of products are sourced from Asia.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This simple principle is the backbone of all healthy relationships.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Such alliances have been the backbone of U.S. foreign policy and have distinguished the U.S. from other past global superpowers.—
Matthew Clary,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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By focusing on these 13 key pillars, India is weaving a future where tradition meets technology, and growth is inclusive and sustainable.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Its distinctive shape, featuring dramatic overhanging concrete floors supported by thick pillars, gives it a futuristic appearance.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Work through each component yourself, using the structure as a guide rather than a crutch.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Parise-Suter buyout punishment can no longer be deemed a crutch.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Reliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliance. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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