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Which word does not share the same Latin root as rely?

rely

[ri-lahy] / rɪˈlaɪ /


Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for rely?
The closest synonym for rely in many contexts is depend. Rely is often used in the verb phrase rely on, and the phrases depend on and count on often mean the same thing. Saying that you rely on a person suggests an element of confidence or trust—it means that you know you can depend on them without them letting you down. In this sense, a person or thing on which you rely can be described as reliable or dependable. Saying that an outcome relies on something means that it’s necessary for the outcome to happen, as in Our success will rely on preparation and a little bit of luck. The phrases hinge on and rest on can be used in the same way.
Are rely and support synonyms?
Rely and support are often used in the same contexts, but they aren’t synonyms. Instead, they’re more like the two different ends of the same interaction: typically, if you’re relying on someone, they’re supporting you. The support is what’s being relied on.

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Export controls can also be essentially irrelevant in some cases, Winter-Levy said, such as for training smaller models like those for biosecurity or missile systems, which can rely on older chips.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026

Residents rely on portable lamps, rechargeable lights and cellphone flashlights as temperatures remain oppressive deep into the night.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

Dan Craddock, director at Hays, says employers shouldn't rely on "snap judgements".

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

It also demonstrates how targeted protein degradation can expose biological functions that may remain invisible when researchers rely only on traditional enzyme inhibitors.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

“The problem is, I’m the only one who’s read these documents. They haven’t. So I can’t go by their judgment. I have to rely on my own.”

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

Giamatteo pointed to broader geopolitical uncertainty and U.S.-Canada trade tensions, noting that much of the segment relies on government contracts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

A camera feeding a screen in front of the pilot relies on instantaneous computer processing to get round the lack of forward vision.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

The fitness company largely relies today on manufacturers in Taiwan and China, a shift from a pandemic-era strategy to bring production in-house, the WSJ Logistics Report’s Liz Young writes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

This type of controller relies on a dynamic mathematical model to predict how the robot will behave and determine the best sequence of actions for safely following a desired flight path.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

The first is that truly successful decision making relies on a balance between deliberate and instinctive thinking.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

Nike executives have also said that the company has underinvested in stores in China, relied too heavily on discounting there, and done too little to connect with consumers locally.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

Whereas in the past companies and consumers could be relied upon to upgrade regularly, high prices will likely mean they keep old devices longer and only refresh when they absolutely must.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

“We relied on the page, because it combined marketing, ticketing, and communications with clients and performers. To have that taken away with just a moment’s notice … I can’t even describe it.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

Like many Ukrainians, she relied on the "two-wall rule": staying safe by keeping two walls between herself and the outside world.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

The court’s new decision relied almost exclusively on McCleskey v.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

“In the 1980s, I began going to the Dominican Republic during the winter,” he writes, “believing the game was increasingly relying on that country’s young talent.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

Known as the "Plain People" for the simple clothes they wear, the Amish are a devout Christian community that does not use many forms of technology, relying on horse and buggies instead of cars.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

We are relying on our church for our immediate needs.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

Rather than relying heavily on one type of prey, they will consume almost anything they can catch underwater.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

O'BRIEN So you're relying pretty much on what you've been told about this robbery.

From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers




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