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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He said Huang would likely keep his job in the near term but could be ousted depending on the internal inquiry's findings.
From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026
One of the study's most revealing findings was that psilocybin's influence on brain connections changed depending on whether the mice had experienced prolonged stress.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 2026
The tax rules for interest income on bonds vary, depending on the type of bond and where the taxpayer lives.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
Have you ever wondered why the same item costs more or less depending on where in London you buy it?
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Fortresses, then, are either useful or not, depending upon the times: if they benefit you in one way, they injure you in another.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
