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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The UK government is banking on AI to help "rewire" the state and boost efficiency across Whitehall.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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

Hugo Boss, the German premium-apparel brand, is similarly banking on growth in the U.S., aiming to strengthen its position in what it considers a key market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

They’d like to see more production from Natasha Mack in Sabally’s place, but for the most part, the Mercury are banking on a strongseason from DeWanna Bonner and another leap for Monique Akoa Makani.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 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