banking on

VERB

depend upon

Synonyms

STRONGEST

believe in bet on build on count on lean on look to rely on

WEAK

assume be sure about gamble on reckon on stake trust venture wager

Example Sentences

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After a long period of falling demand for high-end goods, luxury brands were banking on a recovery this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

They’d like to see more production from Natasha Mack in Sabally’s place, but for the most part, the Mercury are banking on a strongseason from DeWanna Bonner and another leap for Monique Akoa Makani.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Palantir also provided second-quarter guidance for revenue and adjusted operating income well in excess of what Wall Street was banking on.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

But some say banking on quality may be the way forward.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

My phone goes off and I’m banking on it being Aimee when I see Malcolm’s dead-ass ugly profile pic.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera