Synonyms of relying

relying

verb

present participle of rely

as in depending

to place reliance or trust

rigorously tested the rope before starting out, for the rock climbers would be relying on it with their very lives

Synonyms & Similar Words

• depending
• counting
• leaning
• trusting
• standing on
• looking to
• calculating
• calling on
• banking on
• entrusting
• confiding
• committing
• figuring on
• reckoning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• questioning
• suspecting
• distrusting
• mistrusting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of relying

Apply the same technique to other theme answers, relying on the crossing entries for help. — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Today, Putin follows essentially the same model, seeking to erode allies’ confidence in NATO’s Article 5 by relying on tactics that fall below the threshold of a conventional warfare and leave unaffected members hesitant to respond. — Julianne Smith, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026

In addition to an explosive offense that was top 10 in both home runs and slugging percentage during the regular season, the White Sox have employed a unique pitching strategy, relying heavily on their relievers to throw multiple innings. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026

Companies relying on the government for help creates the precedent of a slippery slope, Weber said. — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Instead of relying on motivation to save money, use that energy once to automate transfers to your investment and retirement accounts. — Ben Meer, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

Instead of relying on a physicist to repeatedly adjust the amplifier, the AI agent would change the settings itself and learn from the results. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026

That could further reduce costs for businesses without carrying the risk of the US overly relying on potentially less stable markets of foreign rivals like China. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026

Arkansas Democratic congressional candidate Chris Jones, who is Black, grew up in a family relying on food stamps. — Laura Turbay, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026