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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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In PCs, it will be dependent on other companies putting pieces together.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“One of the best gifts you can give your kids is not to be dependent on them in the future.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Yes, we will be dependent on foreign expertise and investment.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

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

From Slate • Dec. 17, 2025

She would still have some money, so she wouldn’t be dependent.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt