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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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“They’re banking on the public not caring because it’s about a small, unpopular group, but it sets a precedent that can’t be contained.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

As for the AI narrative and the excitement it’s created, he is concerned that revenue for some of those companies will end up banking on short-term product cycles.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Another said they were not able to access online banking on the app or the website.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

But the group's European production capacity will be cut by 20 percent, where it is banking on partnerships to revive sales in a market still recovering from the Covid pandemic plunge in new car sales.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

It was probably not that convincing a con but I guess I was banking on the hope that he missed me.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool