relied on

ADJECTIVE

natural

Synonyms

STRONGEST

common essential innate instinctive legitimate logical ordinary reasonable usual

STRONG

characteristic commonplace constant familiar general natal native probable regular uniform universal

WEAK

accustomed anticipated congenital connatural consistent counted on customary habitual inborn indigenous ingenerate inherent intuitive involuntary looked-for matter-of-course prevailing prevalent spontaneous typic typical unacquired uncontrolled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abnormal atypical extraordinary irregular uncommon unreasonable unusual

STRONG

changing exceptional foreign inconsistent infrequent particular rare unsteady

WEAK

affected artificial different fixed modified pretended refined unnatural

Example Sentences

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She relied on a state pension and said it never stretched far enough to cover her utility bills.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Broos, who took over as South Africa’s head coach in 2021, sought to instill discipline and relied on local talent, which was vital in securing a spot in this year’s World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Before 2022, many Russian oligarchs relied on European operators—often in low-tax jurisdictions such as Switzerland, Luxembourg and San Marino—to manage their jets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

They also noted that as its U.S. business stumbles, Lululemon has increasingly relied on China for growth.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Despite her personal strength, Joycelyn relied on her whole community, including Louis Austin, a close friend of her father’s.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

relied on

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