dependability

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Recent Examples of dependability The white cross with red surround has long been a sacred badge in the world of knives, indicating the timeless dependability and versatility of the Swiss Army knife. New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026 That dependability helped the Bulls land two of their six championship wins. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026 Despite their dependability, these groups are often denied access to traditional mortgages. Efri Argaman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Rather, those were seen as job-specific skills that could be taught on the job – which is much more easily done when new hires already have soft skills like dependability, professionalism and a willingness to learn. Cuneyt Gozu, The Conversation, 21 July 2026 Finch loves the Mike Conleys of the world, valuing dependability and consistency as much as anything. Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 15 July 2026 Drivers of today need unlimited mileage, lightning-fast recharge cycles, drastically reduced chassis bulk, complete dependability, and an unbreakable network that won't ditch them on the side of the road when a trip takes a detour. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 24 June 2026 For you, routine and dependability are forms of meditation. Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 2026 That kind of dependability is what made the 10 seasons of reliable and not-very-taxing TV so rewarding. Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependability
reliability
Noun
  • Rare earth processing technologies must compete on throughput, operating costs, purity, and reliability.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Freight rates have continued their ascent amid the ongoing delays and schedule reliability concerns compounding other factors like the war in Iran, which has kept fuel costs elevated.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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