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dependent

[dih-pen-duhnt] / dɪˈpɛn dənt /




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They also demonstrated key biological learning behaviors, including spike-timing dependent plasticity: the process that allows neurons to strengthen or weaken their connections based on timing.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

Oil prices surged, squeezing countries, especially those dependent on energy exports from the region.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

It moves to retire art historical frameworks of the past, dependent on borders between places and times.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

“We expect our sales incentives to remain elevated in fiscal 2026, with incentive levels dependent on demand, mortgage interest rates and other market conditions.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Abel grimly decided that in his next effort he would not count on a rudder; rudders were too dependent on the behavior of wayward water.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig




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