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depending

ADJECTIVE
dependent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conditional reliant susceptible
STRONG
counting reckoning relative subordinate
WEAK
accessory to ancillary appurtenant controlled by incidental to liable to provisory regulated by relying subject to subservient sustained by trusting under control of
Antonyms
WEAK
free independent mature strong unreliant
ADJECTIVE
reliant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
relying subservient susceptible
WEAK
accessory to ancillary appurtenant conditional conditioned contingent controlled by counting incidental to liable to provisory reckoning regulated by relative subject subject to subordinate sustained by trusting under control of
ADJECTIVE
subject to
Synonyms
WEAK
based on conditional contingent contingent on dependent

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The group's scale, however, wasn't necessarily part of the original plan, with the group alternating between eight and 11 musicians, depending on the production.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Campus Guardian Angel offers its services with yearly contracts, the fee depending on the size of the school and how many buildings it has.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Reduced rates or waivers may be available, depending on your account.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

The amount of caffeine can vary widely depending on how coffee is prepared.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

I owe it to the group who are depending on me now.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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