depends

present tense third-person singular of depend
1
as in rests
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 relies
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 depends Yet, customer satisfaction depends upon reliable and timely deliveries. Steve Banker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 There isn’t a blueprint for change management, and in many cases, the range of possibilities depends on a company’s organizational set-up and resources. Riccarda Joas, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024 Gen Z, perhaps even more than other generations, depends on customer reviews when making shopping decisions. Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 However, their effectiveness depends on how closely the site aligns with your brand. Michael Fox, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 The tokens share the blockchain environment with native coins, but their value depends on the project that issued them. Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 The visibility of the aurora depends on multiple factors from location, weather, time of night and the level of geomagnetic activity presenting. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024 Its success largely depends on the type of work, the industry, and how well companies manage employee expectations. Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024

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“Depends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depends. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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