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also dependance
1
as in dependency
the quality or state of needing something or someone
a baby's total dependence upon his or her parents for every one of life's needs
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2
as in anchor
something or someone to which one looks for support
ultimately rice became the chief dependence in that state
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3
as in addiction
a physiological need for certain drugs
acquired a dependence on prescription painkillers following back surgery
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Recent Examples of dependence
Benjamin Bucher Joyce, a 22-year-old African-Chinese dancer, tries to find her way in Europe – torn between artistic and identity-related self-discovery and financial dependence on her mother’s TikTok business.
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Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
This dependence might explain why US CEOs tread carefully while speaking up on political and contentious policy issues.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The company identified risks related to its business operations, including the need for additional financing, dependence on third-party networks, and potential regulatory challenges.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Apr. 2025
Some companies are exploring sustainable packaging solutions as a long-term strategy to reduce dependence on volatile international markets.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
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Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
This dependence might explain why US CEOs tread carefully while speaking up on political and contentious policy issues.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The company identified risks related to its business operations, including the need for additional financing, dependence on third-party networks, and potential regulatory challenges.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Apr. 2025
Some companies are exploring sustainable packaging solutions as a long-term strategy to reduce dependence on volatile international markets.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependence
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By implementing regenerative agricultural practices, SRI focuses on enhancing soil health, conserving biodiversity, reducing chemical dependency, and promoting water conservation.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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The nonprofit views its cash transfers not as handouts perpetuating a cycle of dependency, but as starting capital that recipients can use to invest in a new life.—
Erika Page,
Christian Science Monitor,
8 Apr. 2025
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Most recently a reporter with CBS News Detroit, Andres brings more than a decade of award-winning breaking news reporting and fill-in anchor experience across several markets including Kansas City, Missouri and Dallas, Texas.—
Andres Gutierrez,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Florida’s anchor senior Riley McCusker, posted a 9.8625 and the final scores were in.—
Henry Chappell,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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During Allen’s parole hearing, Jerry Goodwin, then warden at the David Wade Correctional Center in Homer, where Allen was being held, lauded Allen for his tireless work overcoming his drug addictions and improving his communication skills.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Mark Pellington directs the conspiracy thriller about a troubled vet (Gladstone) struggling with addiction who is recruited by a contractor (Cranston) for a covert government plot to assassinate a high-level politician.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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Of further concern is the growing reliance on premium offerings, such as Imax, which are driving more of a film’s bottom line.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
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Its global presence, with over 300 million subscribers across 190 countries, diversifies revenue streams and reduces reliance on any single market.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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What things like weekly releases, time slots, and appointment television do is establish a habit.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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His love of travel—through Egypt, Turkey, France, and beyond—informed a lifelong habit of collecting.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Dependence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependence. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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