RELY (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

rely (on or upon)

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Definition of rely (on or upon)

as in to depend (on or upon)

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expect

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Construction is expected to begin on that bypass channel this winter or in early 2027 and wrap up in 2029.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026
Thunder general manager Sam Presti didn’t specify how long both will miss, but they are expected to miss months, at a minimum, putting their availability for any playoff run — especially a deep one — in serious doubt.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026

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