rely
verb (used without object)
to depend confidently; put trust in (usually followed by on orupon ).
relying
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present participleof rely.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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His dedication to spending time in Mexico, while inconvenient for your relationship, demonstrates that he knows how to manage and nurture his own happiness and isn’t relying on you to satisfy that need.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026
Emery remains confident Villa will improve yet is relying on John McGinn and Tyrone Mings, as two of the senior players, to help him and the squad through a difficult patch.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
“I’m relying on Kevin. But he has a very tough board,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
“We also continue to favor non-correlated assets where investors can create value through operational improvement rather than simply relying on falling discount rates,” he added.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
They stopped relying on the actual evidence of their senses and fell back on a rigid and unyielding system, a stereotype.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
