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verbhave confidence in

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The closest synonym for rely in many contexts is depend.

Rely is often used in the verb phrase rely on, and the phrases depend on and count on often mean the same thing.

Saying that you rely on a person suggests an element of confidence or trust—it means that you know you can depend on them without them letting you down.

In this sense, a person or thing on which you rely can be described as reliable or dependable.

Saying that an outcome relies on something means that it’s necessary for the outcome to happen, as in Our success will rely on preparation and a little bit of luck. The phrases hinge on and rest on can be used in the same way.

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How to use rely in a sentence

Many lower-income countries are relying on the program, but it is short on funding and short on vaccines.

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Researchers and doctors have long sought to be able to pull information from someone’s brain — without relying on speaking, writing or typing.

NEW TECHNOLOGY CAN GET INSIDE YOUR HEAD. ARE YOU READY?LAURA SANDERSFEBRUARY 11, 2021SCIENCE NEWS FOR STUDENTS

The ability to pull information directly from the brain — without relying on speaking, writing or typing — has long been a goal for researchers and doctors intent on helping people whose bodies can no longer move or speak.

CAN PRIVACY COEXIST WITH TECHNOLOGY THAT READS AND CHANGES BRAIN ACTIVITY?LAURA SANDERSFEBRUARY 11, 2021SCIENCE NEWS

Wilson’s team, which included his colleague Alan Mislove and two graduate students, relied on data from Pymetrics and had access to the company’s data scientists.

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For languages that don’t fall into the top 12, the commission will still try to provide interpretation for public comment, though it may end up relying on community-based organizations like PANA to assist with the translation.

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Most gloves rely on kevlar thread, which is resistant to heat and will help keep them from falling apart.

WELDING GLOVES TO KEEP YOU SAFE AND COMFORTABLE ON THE JOBPOPSCI COMMERCE TEAMFEBRUARY 9, 2021POPULAR-SCIENCE

The next day, news reports revealed there was no federal stockpile to rely on.

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The main trick relies on the quantum spin properties of cobalt atoms.

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Because puzzles rely on either a keen eye or intuition, they’re incredibly satisfying to solve even if you get stumped occasionally.

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It is also relying on organic strategies like onsite promotion and releasing exclusive content in the newsletters.

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