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be dependent

VERB
rest
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hang lie reside stay
STRONG
base bottom count establish found ground predicate rely turn
WEAK
be based be contingent be founded be seated on be supported be upheld
Antonyms
STRONG
destroy
WEAK
activate be active carry out do energize move stand walk

Example Sentences

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Yes, we will be dependent on foreign expertise and investment.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

And it should not be dependent on the personnel of the court.

From Slate • Dec. 17, 2025

Like Borenstein, he said the pipeline proposal is a sign that Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan believe California will continue to be dependent on gasoline for many years, despite its decarbonization goals.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025

It will be dependent, however, upon Gen Z having an appreciation of history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 25, 2025

“Well, not exactly. The main reason is that I don’t like to be dependent, particularly on electricity, rails, steam, oil, coal, machines, and all those things that can go wrong.”

From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George