as in responsible
worthy of one's trust
I need a reliable car that's not going to break down constantly
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Recent Examples of reliable
Her role may diminish with star guard Marina Mabrey set to return from a knee injury, but Hartley has proven herself a reliable option to run point.
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 21 July 2025
The veteran righty is reliable and putting together an excellent season in Arizona.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Playful, full of motion, and the perfect way to show off your legs, mini dresses are always a reliable summer dress option for nights out in Europe.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
No recurring fees, no subscriptions—just reliable, private storage that works across all your devices for $199.99 (Reg. $810).
—PC Magazine, 19 July 2025
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 21 July 2025
The veteran righty is reliable and putting together an excellent season in Arizona.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Playful, full of motion, and the perfect way to show off your legs, mini dresses are always a reliable summer dress option for nights out in Europe.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
No recurring fees, no subscriptions—just reliable, private storage that works across all your devices for $199.99 (Reg. $810).
—PC Magazine, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
Adjective
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Melinda Trego is responsible for tools—including speech-generating software and eye-gazing technology—that allow people with verbal disabilities and degenerative conditions to communicate with their eyes.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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As of December, data centers could be responsible for roughly half of new power demand in Texas, which is expected to drive summer grid peaks from 86 gigawatts today to 150 in 2030.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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The performance itself begins at 7:20 p.m., followed by an after-party at 9 p.m. Event organizers encourage rideshare for a safe and carefree experience, though free parking is available across the street from the venue at 6101 Highland Campus Dr. Building 3000.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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As the heat in Michigan begins to climb, here are ways to keep yours pets cool: How can keep my dog safe in the heat?—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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This was certainly true of the Mets last summer when Taylor played his way into the lineup more consistently than Harrison Bader.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
26 July 2025
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This rings especially true for me, a vegetarian for nearly two decades.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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The cocktails are classic and the wine list is so good that it's been lauded by Wine Spectator magazine.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Despite that, the Lyriq-V’s looks, comfort and features are as good as anything on the road.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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At a two-day meeting that concludes Wednesday, the Fed is widely expected to hold its key interest rate steady despite President Donald Trump’s monthslong campaign aimed at browbeating Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues into cutting rates.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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The Federal Reserve is set to conclude its fifth interest rate meeting since President Donald Trump returned to office in January, with policymakers expected to hold rates steady once again.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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Murders are not the only dependable thing on the set of Only Murders in the Building.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Coffee Cycle founder Chris O’Brien, a former barista for Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, helps train Cup of Bloom employees to make a dependable brew.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Yeah, that’s because Danny is a really nice, solid guy who usually has everyone’s back.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
23 July 2025
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These meteors are relatively faint, without persistent trains or fireballs, but there will be solid chances of seeing this shower during the early morning hours this year.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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As interest grows, new solutions and collaborative efforts are emerging to make these markets more accessible and trustworthy.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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Premium domains demonstrate that a company is influential, trustworthy and ready to succeed.—
Michael Gargiulo,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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