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
However, having a physical tether limits reliable range, with performance degrading beyond about 20 kilometers (12 miles) as cables snap under stress.
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Historically, stock market returns have been both reliable and more lucrative than what a money market account now offers.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Care and CareLinx are two reliable platforms that’ll connect you with families in need of your services.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The only reliable draft intel typically surfaces the week of the draft, like Will Campbell being the Patriots’ top target last season.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Historically, stock market returns have been both reliable and more lucrative than what a money market account now offers.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Care and CareLinx are two reliable platforms that’ll connect you with families in need of your services.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The only reliable draft intel typically surfaces the week of the draft, like Will Campbell being the Patriots’ top target last season.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
Adjective
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The investigation revealed that the man near the scene was the child's uncle, who was the last person known to be responsible for the child's care, police said.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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To take ecology seriously in art is not to retreat from circulation, but to insist that circulation be reciprocal, responsible, and capable of resisting the monocultures—economic, cultural, and political—that continue to shape the present.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Requests to transfer money, purchase gift cards, or move funds to keep your accounts safe are not part of any SSA process.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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In suburban neighborhoods, for example, wildlife crossings and native plants provide safer movement options.—
Eve Bohnett,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There was no true striker for England.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Full Moon highlights your 4th House of Traditions, nudging you to think about what makes your residence a true home base.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Gluting is ranked as the second best left-hander in Illinois in the 2027 class by Prep Baseball Report behind Benet’s Quinn Rooney, who’s a Notre Dame recruit.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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But UConn, usually at its best after making halftime adjustments, immediately fell behind again in the third.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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At Harmar Bait and Tackle, there was a steady stream of customers either buying bait or getting trout fishing licenses.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Denver metro test drive loop My drives with the Prius covered much of the South Denver metro area, including stretches of C-470 and E-470, where steady highway cruising allowed the hybrid system to show off its efficiency.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Kyoto is well connected to the rest of the country by a system of vast, convenient, and ultra-dependable bullet trains called Shinkansen that can have you in most major cities in the space of a few comfortable hours.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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The aim is a response that is coordinated, rehearsed and dependable under pressure.—
Adam Annaccone,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Democrats have historically struggled to gain solid footing in Utah, where about half the population belongs to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Broadway gave a warm welcome to a batch of spring arrivals last week, with newcomers The Lost Boys, The Rocky Horror Show, Beaches, Fallen Angels and Titaníque beginning previews to more-than-solid audiences.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Both brands are trustworthy, offer great organization and the best security and safety features.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Yes Through the medium of her extra income, the working wife can equip her house with all modern conveniences and engage capable, trustworthy servants who can adequately take care of her home and family.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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