reliance
noun
re·li·ance
ri-ˈlī-ən(t)s 
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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Prior to this year, many HSPH researchers saw the school’s reliance on federal funds as a strength.
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
Anyway, the Danish study was criticized — in the same journal that had published it — for its reliance on a very small sample of children.
—Michael Hiltzik, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
Europe’s over-reliance on Chinese manufacturing and American defence technology has created dual dependencies that undermine strategic autonomy.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
The hybrid approach not only improves energy density, which is crucial for extending EV range, but also enhances safety and sustainability by reducing reliance on costly and environmentally challenging materials like cobalt.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
Anyway, the Danish study was criticized — in the same journal that had published it — for its reliance on a very small sample of children.
—Michael Hiltzik, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
Europe’s over-reliance on Chinese manufacturing and American defence technology has created dual dependencies that undermine strategic autonomy.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
The hybrid approach not only improves energy density, which is crucial for extending EV range, but also enhances safety and sustainability by reducing reliance on costly and environmentally challenging materials like cobalt.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reliance
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“Reliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliance. Accessed 19 Oct. 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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