bank on

verb

banked on; banking on; banks on
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transitive verb

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

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Most of these programs are offered through wholesale channels rather than the retail bank on the corner, which is why the loan officer at a national depository may sincerely believe no such option exists. — Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026 The foldable phone launch will likely provide a tailwind of friendly press coverage to help usher him in, but Ternus can’t bank on a long honeymoon period. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 Audi would rather bank on the Nuvolari’s niche appeal to maintain interest from car collectors. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 27 Aug. 2026 Read more Tennessee Titans The Titans are banking on a new head coach to unlock second-year quarterback Cam Ward, as Robert Saleh is the new leader in Tennessee. — Nbc Sports, NBC news, 26 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 2 Sep. 2026.

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