Synonyms of reliance
Examples of reliance in a Sentence
he's been the family's foremost reliance in times of trouble many times
a baby's reliance on her parents
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These investments will reduce reliance on landfilling and waste-to-energy, while moving Broward toward a more sustainable economic future.
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Mike Ryan, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Over time, maintaining cleaner air can help reduce allergy flare-ups and other respiratory issues, potentially leading to lower medical expenses and a reduced reliance on ongoing treatments.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
The conflict has highlighted Africa’s reliance on fuel imports and the knock-on-effect of higher prices and currency pressure.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
In the ’90s, Garber developed a reputation for intellectual risk-taking with a series of psychoanalytically inflected books on topics including cross-dressing, real estate, and Americans’ reliance on dogs for unconditional love.
—Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
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Mike Ryan, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Over time, maintaining cleaner air can help reduce allergy flare-ups and other respiratory issues, potentially leading to lower medical expenses and a reduced reliance on ongoing treatments.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
The conflict has highlighted Africa’s reliance on fuel imports and the knock-on-effect of higher prices and currency pressure.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
In the ’90s, Garber developed a reputation for intellectual risk-taking with a series of psychoanalytically inflected books on topics including cross-dressing, real estate, and Americans’ reliance on dogs for unconditional love.
—Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Reliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliance. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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reliance
noun
re·li·ance
ri-ˈlī-ən(t)s 
1
: the act of relying
2
: the condition or attitude of one who relies : dependence
3
: something or someone relied on
Legal Definition
reliance
noun
re·li·ance
ri-ˈlī-əns
1
: the act of relying
reliance on a promise
2
: reliance interest at interest 1
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