1. plural of reliance; instances of dependence on or trust in someone or something

Examples

• The company’s reliances on foreign suppliers created vulnerabilities.
• Her reliances on others for emotional support were becoming problematic.
• The team identified multiple reliances on outdated technology.
• His reliances on caffeine and sugar affected his health.
• The project’s reliances on external funding sources were risky.
• They discussed their reliances on social media for news.
• The system’s reliances on manual processes slowed productivity.