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be dependent

VERB
rest
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hang lie reside stay
STRONG
base bottom count establish found ground predicate rely turn
WEAK
be based be contingent be founded be seated on be supported be upheld
Antonyms
STRONG
destroy
WEAK
activate be active carry out do energize move stand walk

Example Sentences

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And it should not be dependent on the personnel of the court.

From Slate • Dec. 17, 2025

He launched Castle Rock Entertainment in 1987 so he wouldn’t be dependent on anyone’s approval.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is expected to be dependent on his brother, King Charles III, for his home and money after being stripped of his "prince" title and asked to leave his mansion.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

But you clearly don’t want your entire retirement portfolio to be dependent on themes.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

He didn’t want to be dependent on the Government, and he knew Buck’s Peak must have water, if he could only find it.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover