dependability

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Recent Examples of dependability There are no guarantees that polling’s troubles – and persistent popular skepticism about the dependability of election polls – will be alleviated anytime soon. — W. Joseph Campbell, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026 Apple’s iOS is a clear example; its advantage shows up in daily use, coming less from having every feature than from restraint, cohesion and dependability across thousands of small interactions. — Lorenzo Alvaro, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 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 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
  • Extra thinking turns into extra reliability only where something outside the model can tell a right answer from a wrong one.
    — Dhyey Mavani, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • One noticeable change was the back end’s relative reliability.
    — Janson Duench, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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