as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season
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Recent Examples of dependable
Rivers, 27, has been a dependable backup and special teams contributor during his four seasons with the Rams.
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Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Our expert, Iyaz Akhtar, gave it solid marks for dependable performance at a low price in his review.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Green beans are low maintenance and highly productive — the kind of straightforward, dependable performer any methodical planner appreciates.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Weather any storm in style with dependable coverage.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Our expert, Iyaz Akhtar, gave it solid marks for dependable performance at a low price in his review.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Green beans are low maintenance and highly productive — the kind of straightforward, dependable performer any methodical planner appreciates.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Weather any storm in style with dependable coverage.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dependable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependable
Adjective
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Affordable yet reliable, the JBL Vibe Beam wireless earbuds are terrific for listening to your favorite tunes while commuting, hiking, exercising or at the beach.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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However, there is a reliable method for keeping crows out of your yard and letting the others live in peace.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jayne Conroy, a lawyer on plaintiffs' trial team, was also an attorney for plaintiffs seeking to hold pharmaceutical companies responsible for the opioid epidemic.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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These reactions are responsible for converting hydrogen into electricity.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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March 21 – April 19 This morning invites playful risks that still feel safe.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Amber Alert issued for two Dallas children, last seen on Thursday afternoon, has been canceled after the children were found safe, Dallas police said.—
CBS Texas Staff,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Another newcomer, closer Pete Fairbanks, the Marlins’ $13 million free-agent splurge, finished the game in good fashion.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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A level head will be your best asset.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependable. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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