depended

VERB

count on, rely upon

Synonyms

WEAK

bank on bet bottom dollar on bet on build upon calculate on confide in gamble on lay money on lean on reckon on trust in turn to

VERB

be contingent on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hinge on rest on revolve around

STRONG

bottom found ground hang rest stay

WEAK

be at mercy of be based on be conditioned be connected with be determined by be in control of be in the power of be subject to be subordinate to hang in suspense hang on pend rest with revolve on stand on trust to turn on

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depended

The specific driver mutations that appeared depended on the inherited genetics of each mouse.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026

Long before modern professional police forces, public order depended on watches, constables, alarms, and forms of compelled or expected community response.

From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026

In the Senate, he depended on the support of Nebraska’s Sen. Ben Nelson, a moderate Democrat from a ruby-red state.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

The carrier added that its full-year performance depended on remaining bookings and fuel prices.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

The pride—and survival—of an eight-year-old boy depended on a flannel shirt and pair of man’s wool pants.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson