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
Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
There was nothing funny about being in the first healthy and dependable relationship of my life.
—Erin Foster, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
The Democratic consultant based in Arizona said Hobbs has built a narrative that appeals to Arizona’s electorate by positioning herself as balanced, dependable and sensible.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 May 2025
Research shows that shoppers trust brands with products that are reliable and dependable.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 19 May 2025
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Adjective
What Happens Next As GM restructures its operations in China, attention will focus on how the automaker navigates ongoing challenges in what was once a dependable market.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
There was nothing funny about being in the first healthy and dependable relationship of my life.
—Erin Foster, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
The Democratic consultant based in Arizona said Hobbs has built a narrative that appeals to Arizona’s electorate by positioning herself as balanced, dependable and sensible.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 May 2025
Research shows that shoppers trust brands with products that are reliable and dependable.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependability
Noun
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Wholesale Trade-Offs And DTC Gaps Department stores were once synonymous with reach, reliability, premium customer service and validation (especially the kind of reputational validation that designers crave).—
Adam Ayers,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Testimony about Proctor’s text messages comes as Read’s team has spent weeks attempting to sow doubt about the reliability of evidence presented by prosecutors, in an effort to distance Read from O’Keefe’s death.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Embrace tools that highlight alternate components that match form, fit and function, and offer reliable alternatives based on factors like cost, inventory, country of origin and lifecycle status.—
Steve Flagg,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Its toll is seen as generally reliable by U.N. agencies and independent experts, though Israel has challenged its numbers.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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However, some data suggests magnesium influences several pathways in your body that are responsible for lowering circulating volume (the total amount of blood within the circulatory system).—
Laura Schober,
Health,
12 June 2025
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Cohen is responsible for many of Bravo’s biggest franchises, including the Real Housewives and Top Chef, which have become reality staples on both TV and streaming.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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My son Sire is my main priority and keeping him in a safe environment is my only focus at this time.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Then, Bennett, the Panthers best player these playoffs, took a tripping penalty behind the play coming out of the offensive zone.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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As good as Trachtenberg is at keeping secrets, this particular one seems unlikely.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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