1. plural of overdependence; excessive reliance on or need for someone or something
Usage: typically used in contexts of psychology, sociology, or policy discussion

Examples

• The study examined overdependences on social media among teenagers.
• Many developing nations struggle with overdependences on a single export commodity.
• Therapists warn about overdependences in relationships that lack healthy boundaries.
• The report highlighted overdependences on fossil fuels in the energy sector.
• Overdependences on technology can reduce critical thinking skills in students.
• The government sought to reduce overdependences on foreign aid through economic reform.