reliance
noun
re·li·ance
ri-ˈlī-ən(t)s 
Synonyms
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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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Diversify suppliers and explore domestic options: Building a network of diverse suppliers can reduce reliance on regions heavily affected by tariffs.
—Lyric Christian, Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
Why Sustainability and Ethics Can’t Be Afterthoughts At the heart of Boohoo’s challenges is its reliance on a high-volume, low-cost production model that no longer resonates with modern consumers.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
In addition, no serious reliance issues are at stake.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Reliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliance. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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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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