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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
Its previous dependence on Russian oil and gas has also caused a shock to the country’s energy prices in the wake of sanctions imposed following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, putting further pressure on input costs.
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Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 1 Nov. 2024
Finding other outlets for your child to express themselves and connect with others could go a long way toward decreasing their dependence on you to do all that listening.
—Emily Edlynn, Parents, 1 Nov. 2024
That classification is typically used for drugs that have a low risk of leading to physical dependence or a low risk for potential for abuse like Xanax, Valium and Ambien.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
The blame lies with the traditional recruitment process and its continued dependence on résumés.
—Jacob Jacquet, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 1 Nov. 2024
Finding other outlets for your child to express themselves and connect with others could go a long way toward decreasing their dependence on you to do all that listening.
—Emily Edlynn, Parents, 1 Nov. 2024
That classification is typically used for drugs that have a low risk of leading to physical dependence or a low risk for potential for abuse like Xanax, Valium and Ambien.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
The blame lies with the traditional recruitment process and its continued dependence on résumés.
—Jacob Jacquet, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependence
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Risks highlighted in the filing include dependency on the success of key drug candidates, potential delays in clinical trials, and reliance on third-party manufacturers.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Guillory's switch to the GOP was driven by his conviction that Democrats have failed, particularly in the Black community, by fostering government dependency instead of empowerment.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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How to watch election coverage on TV NBC: NBC News' marquee anchors will offer 24 hours of consecutive live coverage to viewers on their local NBC stations for the first time ever beginning at 5 p.m. ET on Election Day, according to the network.Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
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The news anchor posts photos of himself repping the Bills on nearly every game day and is known to share updates about the team on social media.Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Australian fitness influencer Jaxon Tippet, who built a sizable following with online content focused on exercise and personal motivation while also candidly discussing his past addiction to steroids, reportedly died Sunday in Turkey.Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Yet as his opioid addiction escalated, the once-inseparable siblings drifted apart.Sylvan Lebrun, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2024
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Elon Musk’s car company has focused on using cameras and artificial intelligence to steer the vehicle, without heavy reliance on HD maps.Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Buttigieg asked after the two clashed over reliance on Chinese components for electric vehicles.Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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This worry is reinforced through media that point to people’s unhealthy habits with social media and phones.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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Clearly, smoking is a habit that’s hard to kick in some respects, for Britain‘s new government, and for the fashion crowd.Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Dependence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependence. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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