reliant

adjective

re·​li·​ant ri-ˈlī-ənt How to pronounce reliant (audio)
: having reliance on something or someone : dependent
reliantly adverb

Examples of reliant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Communities economically reliant on the Cholla Power Plant, located between Winslow and Holbrook just south of the Navajo Nation, will not receive utility ratepayer funds to jumpstart their economic transition as the plant's closure looms. Alexis Waiss, The Arizona Republic, 6 Mar. 2024 Because the Dolphins are so reliant on the middle of the field, Sanders is a perfect match. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2024 Ford is reliant on Tesla to make enough adapters to meet demand — and the company is expecting supply to be limited in the early stages. Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 29 Feb. 2024 Harris has talked with Bowser, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) about the possibility of a new stadium in one of the three jurisdictions — and in D.C., any more serious discussions are entirely reliant on Congress passing the RFK legislation. Meagan Flynn, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024 When Taiwan first started discussions with SpaceX about StarLink in 2019, officials had hoped to secure communications that weren’t reliant on its undersea cables. David Jeans, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024 People have become deeply reliant on their cell phones for keeping in touch with work and family, getting directions, accessing the internet and doing two-factor authentication for website logins — not to mention more serious tasks like calling for help when in danger. Brian Fung, CNN, 22 Feb. 2024 In light of these less-than-ideal financial realities, American soccer clubs are generally reliant on wealthy owners who see two principal benefits from their ownership: (1) short-term tax losses; and (2) long-term growth in enterprise value. Chris Deubert, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024 As the Hollywood business model continues to evolve and become more focused on streaming, Paramount, a company still largely reliant on network TV, cable channels and theatrical releases, is facing trouble from multiple directions. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reliant was in 1849

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“Reliant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliant. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

reliant

adjective
re·​li·​ant ri-ˈlī-ənt How to pronounce reliant (audio)
: having reliance on something or someone : trusting
reliant on the family for news
reliantly adverb

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