rely
verb (used without object)
to depend confidently; put trust in (usually followed by on orupon ).
relies
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present tense formof rely (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Silent performance can be an actor’s dream and a real challenge, since it relies on physical performances and visual execution to communicate with the audience.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
Rights group Amnesty International has said the case "relies on vague, overly broad and arbitrary definitions of 'subversion'".
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
State Farm relies on various outside firms to litigate policy disputes, including some stemming from alleged mishandling of claims related to the January 2025 wildfires.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
If, for instance, auto tariffs aren’t eased significantly, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, whose economy relies heavily on the industry, is unlikely to budge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
“Exactly. All movement relies on that kind of tension. You show the movement by suggesting the tension.”
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
