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In some senses, reliance is marked as dated. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ
complete, total
considerable, great, heavy, strong
The team's strong reliance on one player became a problem when he got injured.
excessive, undue | misplaced | continued, continuing | growing, increasing | increased | reduced | self
QUANT
degree
The company operates with a considerable degree of reliance on computer systems.
VERB + RELIANCE
place
Many families place great reliance on their grandparents for childcare support.
act in
The government acted in reliance on the expert's report when making the policy decision.
increase | reduce
eliminate
Many families worked hard to eliminate their reliance on government assistance.
encourage
Learning to drive encourages a greater reliance on cars for getting around town.
lead to
PREP
in ~ on/upon
The company's decision to expand was made in reliance upon outdated market research from five years ago.
~ on/upon
Many developing countries have reduced their reliance on imported oil over the past decade.