DEPENDED Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

depended

verb

past tense of depend

as in based

to be determined by, based on, or subject (to) whether or not we play baseball will depend on how much rain we get

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as in relied

to place reliance or trust I know I can always depend on you for help when I really need it

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Recent Examples of depended Beyond powering vehicles, the wider machinic complex also depended on fossil fuels. — Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026 That meant that not only was information a commodity, but also that its value depended on the speed at which it could be transmitted. — Brian Lund, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026 Previous attempts to transmit multiple quantum states in parallel usually depended on multiplexing techniques that encoded multiple channels in a single beam of light. — IEEE Spectrum, 2 Sep. 2026 By then, the decision that depended on it has usually been made without it. — David Zwick, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 While Highland provided financing, infrastructure, and fleet operations, success depended on external partners, including manufacturers, utilities, and districts. — Harvard Business Review, 1 Sep. 2026 The fast-casual model also depended on higher volumes at smaller margins. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026 Although named after the Nevada gaming mecca, Las Vegas Sands has largely depended on the Asia/Macau story of the last decade. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 Harvey Weinstein used his influence in Hollywood to prey on women whose careers often depended on his approval. — Jodi Bondi Norgaard, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

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Verb

Simmons, founder of The Ringer, is based in California, where sports betting is not legal.

— Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026
Evangelista, based on his usage and results last year, seems likely to be one of them.

— Peter Baugh, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

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To get a closer look at these details, paleontologists relied on neutron imaging to see the lighter elements present in the fossils as well as X-ray imaging to look at the heavier ones.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026
In many ways, the duo are a microcosm of Parkinson’s Wrexham in that both are proven Championship performers who can be relied upon to give everything.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of relied

Verb

The perfect start was snapped by a 27-14 loss at Long Beach State — which counted as a conference game despite Long Beach competing in the Pacific Coast Athletic Association.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 31 Aug. 2026
The FedEx Cup finale has counted as official the last two years.

— Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026