bank on

verb

banked on; banking on; banks on
Synonyms of bank onnext

transitive verb

: to depend or rely on
can always bank on her friendship

Examples of bank on in a Sentence

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And, Chicago is banking on those findings as one strategy to make the city safer. — Tara Molina, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026 But team decision-makers have not been banking on Pivetta’s and Musgrove’s ability to make effective returns to the majors. — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 To roll out the constellation quickly, SpaceX is banking on the upcoming Starship vehicle, a heavy-lift rocket that can carry a larger payload but remains in testing. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026 As cars transform into rolling smartphones, manufacturers have been banking on software locks to force cars into dealership service lines. — New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bank on

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bank on was in 1884

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“Bank on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bank%20on. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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