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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

overreliance

/ˌoʊvərˈrɛlɪəns/ noun · British & US
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What does overreliance mean?

noun

The state of relying too heavily on something, such as a system, a person, or a resource, to the point where it becomes a weakness or a vulnerability.

Example

"The company's overreliance on a single supplier made it vulnerable to disruptions in the supply chain."

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