DEPENDABLE Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

dependable

adjective

di-ˈpen-də-bəl

Definition of dependable

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 dependable Country bread, sourdough, ciabatta, and crusty baguettes are all dependable choices. — Lillian Syme, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026 Without dependable power, even basic medical services can become much harder to provide. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 This makes for a dependable and familiar listening experience, but would be far too predictable to support the lessons in love Dean was set on delivering throughout the night. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026 As a result, Zinn couldn’t bear doubling their stress load, both by his being in harm’s way and their taking a financial hit by losing his dependable shipyard check. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dependable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependable

Adjective

His contact balance, patience, one-cut burst and reliable hands are quite appealing.

— Brad Evans, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
As an alternative to Starlink, the Ukrainians have rushed to develop reliable drones equipped with AI, which offer a way to get around Russia’s counter-drone defenses.

— Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of reliable

Adjective

The weapons dealers responsible for the cacophony on the lakefront of thundering jets have been gifted in the billions of tax dollars for the research and development of these weapons of mass destruction.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Samples collected at the farms tested positive for salmonella, and genetic sequencing found that some matched the strain responsible for the outbreak, according to the FDA.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of responsible

Adjective

With men on first and third and nobody out that inning, second baseman Jackson Holliday fielded a tough grounder and threw to second, but shortstop Gunnar Henderson dropped the ball for an error and everyone was safe.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Ryan Wagner of Washington State University took the photograph, which demonstrates how technology is helping scientists better understand animal movement and habitat use, which could lead to safer environments for at-risk species.

— Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of safe

Adjective

Max’s arrival is particularly propitious because Max is still sore from Nathan’s betrayal, so if Max can get on Joe’s good side by respecting his authority, Joe can reward him with the lead position.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
The offense has all the pieces to be one of the league’s best.

— Jon Machota, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026