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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Of further concern is the growing reliance on premium offerings, such as Imax, which are driving more of a film’s bottom line.
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025
Industry Parallels Despite Different Products Despite operating in entirely different sectors, Krispy Kreme and Joe Gibbs Racing share a reliance on end-to-end industrial automation for flexibility and precision.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Its global presence, with over 300 million subscribers across 190 countries, diversifies revenue streams and reduces reliance on any single market.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Because of its reliance on its richest people, California’s economy is sensitive to extreme booms and busts in equities and debt markets.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025
Industry Parallels Despite Different Products Despite operating in entirely different sectors, Krispy Kreme and Joe Gibbs Racing share a reliance on end-to-end industrial automation for flexibility and precision.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Its global presence, with over 300 million subscribers across 190 countries, diversifies revenue streams and reduces reliance on any single market.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Because of its reliance on its richest people, California’s economy is sensitive to extreme booms and busts in equities and debt markets.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Reliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliance. Accessed 22 Apr. 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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