depend
verb (used without object)
to rely; place trust (usually followed by on orupon ).
depending
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present participleof depend.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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These electrical signals change depending on whether the brain is awake, dreaming or experiencing deep sleep.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
There are between 7 million and 10 million people in the U.S. ages 65 and over who are renters, depending on the source.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
The same event can look like evidence of a system working or a system failing, depending on which part of the story one chooses to emphasize.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026
The Metro leads with a new report highlighting "inequalities for children depending on where they are brought up".
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
It’s strange the way thirty square miles can look like heaven or hell, depending on what the weather blows in.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
