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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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It won’t end in the next couple of weeks, if you are banking on the Iranians throwing in the towel.

From Barron's • May 15, 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

But some say banking on quality may be the way forward.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Vivrelle, a luxury accessories rental company, is banking on people choosing the latter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

She was banking on us backing down, because she figured there was no way we would show up to a MoMo party with Needles.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds