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
Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025
The clamshell design and oversized durable zippers made packing easy, and the water-resistant fabric was dependable in harsher weather conditions.
—Donna Kim, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2025
It’s considered a very dependable SUV, and sits in the top spots of popular consumer reliability surveys.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 2 June 2025
Another dependable starter would fortify their group and could lessen the pressure on Will Warren, and relying on Luis Gil to return to form after missing the entirety of the season so far with a lat injury.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 8 June 2025
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Adjective
Rainfall flooding South Florida’s summer afternoon rainstorms are as dependable as clockwork.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025
The clamshell design and oversized durable zippers made packing easy, and the water-resistant fabric was dependable in harsher weather conditions.
—Donna Kim, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2025
It’s considered a very dependable SUV, and sits in the top spots of popular consumer reliability surveys.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 2 June 2025
Another dependable starter would fortify their group and could lessen the pressure on Will Warren, and relying on Luis Gil to return to form after missing the entirety of the season so far with a lat injury.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependability
Noun
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This is a company built on innovation, quality and reliability.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Boeing’s Dreamliner Boeing’s 787-8 Dreamliner is highly regarded by many aviation experts for its reliability and engineering.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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The roomy, lockable style is a reliable place to store just about anything, including bikes.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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But Tabin is a more reliable defensive player than Roese, which gives her the edge.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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The industry is responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions, consumes over 141 billion cubic meters of water annually, and contributes 35% of ocean microplastics—issues Gen Z and Millennials seem to overlook.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Hamas is responsible for capturing 251 hostages in the attack, as well as four hostages that preceded the attack, according to the outlet.—
Mackenzie Thomas,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2025
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Moore's original proposal was to have the safe camp located at the Walker property off of Huntsville Road.—
Grace Hurt,
Arkansas Online,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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That looks like a pretty good bet to me, going forward.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
24 June 2025
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By constantly rethinking how the world functions and how best to protect the natural environment, Lombard Odier IM has positioned itself as a guide for achieving long-term, sustainable growth.—
Judith Magyar,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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