depend
verb (used without object)
to rely; place trust (usually followed by on orupon ).
is depending
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present progressiveof depend (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Campbell’s Co. is depending on Goldfish crackers to revive its struggling snacks business, and it’s giving the brand a revamp in the process.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
The league is depending on more courts to generate new fans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
A difference of 2 degrees Celsius is, depending on the exact temperature on the scale, equivalent to around 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
From Slate ● Nov. 21, 2025
Much is depending on the OBR's expected downgrade to the underlying long-term performance of the economy, or productivity.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2025
It occurs to me that Jude does this too, changes who she is depending on who she’s with.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
