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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
Reversing the dependence would also require coordinated efforts by Americans and Europeans to increase bilateral trade with Russia, which is hard to envisage under Trump.
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Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 6 Dec. 2024
Valve may be putting in the work to reduce dependence on AMD’s x86 chips as well.
—Sean Hollister, The Verge, 6 Dec. 2024
Bamford hopes that the move will lessen the school’s dependence on guarantee games, since its schedule will become more predictable with conference games and the school will receive a share of the M.A.C.’s media-rights deal with ESPN.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2024
Strengthening the case of those that argue Barca has Lionel Messi-like dependence on Lamine, Flick's men have lost three of the four games that Lamine hasn't started this term.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 6 Dec. 2024
Valve may be putting in the work to reduce dependence on AMD’s x86 chips as well.
—Sean Hollister, The Verge, 6 Dec. 2024
Bamford hopes that the move will lessen the school’s dependence on guarantee games, since its schedule will become more predictable with conference games and the school will receive a share of the M.A.C.’s media-rights deal with ESPN.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2024
Strengthening the case of those that argue Barca has Lionel Messi-like dependence on Lamine, Flick's men have lost three of the four games that Lamine hasn't started this term.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependence
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The root of the anxiety surrounding Y2K, and perhaps its enduring resonance, is a recognition of precisely this dependency—which has only grown over time.Zachary Loeb / Made by History, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, the risk of provider dependency looms large.Serge Beck, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The task of boxing out a player with an 8-feet wingspan seemed too difficult for the Knicks, who are still without defensive anchor Mitchell Robinson.Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Fox News anchor Neil Cavuto departs in cost-cutting move.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Haney is looking to Proposition 1, a $6.4-billion bond to fund treatment and housing for homeless people with severe mental illness or addiction.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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There is also the risk of addiction should it be taken for a prolonged period.Brian Dillon, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Drawbacks: Heavy reliance on Tesla, which accounts for 52.5% of the portfolio.Joel Shulman, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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In response, the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has launched a working group to reduce U.S. reliance on China for critical minerals.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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But there’s also a realization that this era of consolidation in the entertainment industry isn’t over yet, as studios struggle to find ways to generate profits at a time when streaming and changing consumer habits have shrunk margins.Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
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While for me, drinking coffee felt like a bad habit—there are proven health benefits when enjoying it in moderation.Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Dependence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependence. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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