as in reliability
worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence
her dependability as a friend, in good times and bad, is legendary
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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 dependability
Eric Youngstrom, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The Toyota Corolla is a versatile, long running vehicle that balances economy, modern features, and dependability, appealing to a wide range of drivers over the last 59 years, and still going strong today, with new editions and models like the Corolla Cross SUV.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
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
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Noun
Small business sustainability depends on your ability to weigh cost against quality, speed and dependability are foundational.
—Eric Youngstrom, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The Toyota Corolla is a versatile, long running vehicle that balances economy, modern features, and dependability, appealing to a wide range of drivers over the last 59 years, and still going strong today, with new editions and models like the Corolla Cross SUV.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Rivers, 27, has been a dependable backup and special teams contributor during his four seasons with the Rams.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependability
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The City of Fort Worth says the work is focused on repairing deteriorating concrete along a high-traffic corridor to improve safety and reliability.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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The construction is part of a $93 million rehabilitation project that aims to improve safety, traffic flow and reliability for the more than 167,000 vehicles that use the expressway each day.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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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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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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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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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