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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Recent Examples of dependability
The last time Newcastle succumbed to three straight top-flight reversals at home was under Steve Bruce in January-February 2021, but Tyneside dependability has been undermined by their defensive issues, with only Wolves (30) and West Ham (27) conceding more on their own turf.
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
For the most part, the interior and deck teams gave us a master class in dependability, working in perfect harmony to overcome the obstacles presented by the nastiest guests possible.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
Clark is a steady presence, but the Bruins have had to navigate the Big Ten without his shooting streaks, defense and dependability.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
But their dynamic still holds the heartfelt care and dependability that only a mom could provide.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
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
The centre comes at a time when consumer expectations are increasingly shaped by concerns over battery safety and the dependability of intelligent systems, including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Dec. 2025
This improves the dependability of a VPP’s capacity, which was historically a major concern for grid operators.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Dec. 2025
Chris Waugh, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
For the most part, the interior and deck teams gave us a master class in dependability, working in perfect harmony to overcome the obstacles presented by the nastiest guests possible.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
Clark is a steady presence, but the Bruins have had to navigate the Big Ten without his shooting streaks, defense and dependability.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
But their dynamic still holds the heartfelt care and dependability that only a mom could provide.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
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
The centre comes at a time when consumer expectations are increasingly shaped by concerns over battery safety and the dependability of intelligent systems, including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Dec. 2025
This improves the dependability of a VPP’s capacity, which was historically a major concern for grid operators.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependability
reliability
Noun
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Solidifying a workable routine helps everyone know what to expect, and your reliability repairs stress that has lingered in the background.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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As Luxury SUVs are easily the category of choice for Grasso’s Garage, in order to top the charts, brands must have good pricing, great comfort, easy-to-use technology and reliability topping the list of demands.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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