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relies with
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "relies with" is not correct in standard written English.
The correct expression would typically be "relies on." Example: "The success of the project relies on effective communication among team members."
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Exact Expressions
4 human-written examples
LME When it comes to sports, the importance of success partly relies with momentum and the ability to heat up at the right moment.
News & Media
Salerno doesn't pull much out of these people, so he relies, with fetishistic attention, on still shots of Salinger's long, melancholy face, with its crest of thick dark hair, its lips slightly twisted in saturnine amusement.
News & Media
America is not afraid of hard work and relies with confidence upon the objectivity of the marketplace to weigh the value of goods and services.
News & Media
It may not, however, if this discrepancy simply relies with the cellular response that oncogenes and tumor suppressors have on the phenotype of energetic metabolism.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
56 human-written examples
For decades immunological research has relied, with variable success, on mouse models to investigate diseases and possible therapeutic interventions.
Science
Since the late 1990s, canine science research has relied with greater frequency on the participation of the general public, particularly dog owners.
Science
Alexa often relied with "Sorry, I don't know that" or "Hmm, I don't know that one". Siri, similarly, "Sorry, I don't really know". Life histories remain shrouded by concise, elusive responses.
Academia
From Sir Ian McGeechan to Budge Pountney, and Damian Cronin to Jim Hamilton, historically, Scotland have relied with some success upon the Anglo-association to bolster their frugal player pool.
News & Media
Above all things I hope the education of the common people will be attended to; convinced that on their good sense we may rely with the most security for the preservation of a due degree of liberty.
Academia
They rely with some exceptions on ATPases homologues to VirD4 for recruiting the effector substrate to the T4SS channel.
Science
Any sign whose sign-vehicle relies, as with this example, on simple abstracted qualities is called a qualisign.
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Use "relies on" instead of "relies with" to ensure grammatical correctness in your writing. This will improve clarity and credibility.
Common error
Do not use "relies with". The correct preposition to use with "relies" is "on". Using "with" leads to ungrammatical sentences.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "relies with" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is to use the verb "relies" with the preposition "on". Therefore, it does not function correctly as a standard verb phrase in English.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "relies with" is identified as grammatically incorrect. The correct usage is "relies on". As indicated by Ludwig AI, it is important to avoid "relies with" in writing and speech. Instead, use alternatives such as "depends on" or "is based on" to ensure clarity and grammatical accuracy. Due to its incorrectness, the phrase has no specific register or frequent context. Always prioritize correct preposition usage to maintain credibility in communication.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
depends on
Common and versatile alternative, indicating a conditional relationship.
is dependent on
Directly states the state of being reliant or needing support.
relies upon
More formal alternative, emphasizing a strong dependence.
is contingent on
Highlights the conditional nature of the reliance.
hinges on
Suggests that everything depends on a single point or factor.
is based on
Focuses on the foundation or groundwork of the reliance.
is supported by
Emphasizes the backing or reinforcement provided.
is sustained by
Highlights the ongoing support that maintains the reliance.
places trust in
Indicates a confident dependence on someone or something.
counts on
Implies an expectation that someone or something will be available or effective.
FAQs
What is the correct way to use "relies" in a sentence?
The correct way is to use "relies on". For example, "The project relies on teamwork" is grammatically sound.
Is "relies with" grammatically correct?
No, "relies with" is not grammatically correct. The correct form is "relies on". Alternatives include "depends on" or "is based on".
What can I say instead of "relies with"?
Since "relies with" is incorrect, you should use "relies on". You can also use "depends on", "is contingent on", or "is based on".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
60%
Authority and reliability
1.2/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested