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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Instead of relying on photosynthesis - a process involving sunlight, water and carbon dioxide - to create food and oxygen to survive, the flowers can also take energy from fungus in woodland soils.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
That conflict devastated Syria's economy and infrastructure and it is relying in particular on wealthy Gulf nations such as Saudi Arabia to help fund the vast cost of reconstruction.
From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026
“But it could be OK if the client isn’t relying on this asset as the primary source of retirement income and their risk tolerance will support that level of equity exposure.”
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
Spin currents allow information to be carried through the spin properties of electrons rather than relying entirely on their electrical charge.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
They’d had a plan for entering the Greater Jungle, a plan he’d been relying on.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
