dependencies

NOUN

confidence, reliance

Synonyms

WEAK

assurance belief credence expectation faith hope interdependence responsibility responsibleness stability steadiness stock trust trustiness trustworthiness

Antonyms

WEAK

freedom independence strength subtraction want

NOUN

addiction, need

Synonyms

WEAK

attachment contingency habit helplessness hook inability security blanket servility subjection subordination subservience vulnerability weakness yoke

Antonyms

WEAK

freedom independence strength subtraction want

NOUN

reliance

Synonyms

STRONG

addiction colony need

Antonyms

WEAK

independence

Example Sentences

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"It's a bit of a race, because our dependencies are there and our ability, our tools to build our sovereignty, independence in this area are increasing as well," Poland's Michal Baranowski said.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The supply chain is a straight line of dependencies: Filipino consumers rely on Vietnamese rice, and Vietnamese farmers rely on Chinese fertiliser.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The hub says it offers a "sovereign AI platform" that can reduce "risky dependencies" on Chinese and US tech.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

The trips highlight the dilemma facing many middle powers that are seeking to reduce their dependencies on rival great powers while not exposing their defenses or hurting their economies in the short term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Ursula Granger ruled the kitchen and other dependencies, supervising the cooking and washing, the smokehouse where meats were cured, and the cider-making operation.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis