How to Use dependable in a Sentence
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But most of all by way of what had been the most dependable part of their game.
—Chris Ochsner, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
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In a sense, the Ravens were born dependable.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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Over the years there had been just a couple of dependable spots to find them.
—Taylor Piephoff, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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It’s been a long time since the Leafs have had such a dependable pair.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
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But this guy was as dependable as any in the history of the game.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2022
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And people who live in those areas know that their mail is not dependable.
—Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2020
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Bring one pair of perfect, dependable jeans.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
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Bring one pair of perfect, dependable jeans.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
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But there is a harbinger of spring in our midst that is as dependable as a fine watch.
—Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2023
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This means less ice to climb, but also that the ice that remains is less dependable.
—Jacopo Pasotti, WIRED, 25 Jan. 2024
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The flavor was ridiculous, the bun dependable and the size big enough to call a lunch.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
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Zeitler and Moses are dependable workhorses on the right side.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 1 Sep. 2023
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Berchos has quickly become dependable on both sides of the court.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2022
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So dependable, great in the clubhouse, just a pleasure to be around.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 19 June 2021
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This is where pizza comes in, the most dependable comfort food.
—Michelle Santiago Cortés, refinery29.com, 9 Feb. 2020
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When was the last time the Leafs had a bona fide, dependable third-line centre?
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
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But in the right climate and with the right outfit, these jeans can be dependable go-tos.
—Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023
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These crunchy and sweet cashews are slightly salty and always dependable.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
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He was asked if a player needs to be available in order to be dependable.
—Pat Leonard, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2022
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Plus, these dependable bloomers love the heat, rarely wilt, and flower for months until the first frost.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
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Landing in a new country remains my most dependable way to feel bright and alive.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 July 2023
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The lopper is highly dependable and durable and offers up a great cut.
—Jacquelene Amoquandoh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2023
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Styles is also a dependable tackler and closes in a flash.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
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The brands were real, the cash flows dependable, but the model was broken.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Redick called him the Lakers’ most dependable player on that side of the court.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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Paying more now for a dependable solution may save a great deal of costs—and headaches—down the line.
—Boyan Ivanov, Forbes, 5 May 2023
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The point guard position hasn't been very dependable over the last four seasons.
—The Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2022
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Very steady and dependable, strong on the PK unit, and rarely makes mistakes.
—Kyle Woodlief, USA TODAY, 28 June 2023
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Managers see you as dependable.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Lizotte is a dependable fourth-line center with some scoring touch.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
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