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
What Happens Next As GM restructures its operations in China, attention will focus on how the automaker navigates ongoing challenges in what was once a dependable market.
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
There was nothing funny about being in the first healthy and dependable relationship of my life.
—Erin Foster, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
The Democratic consultant based in Arizona said Hobbs has built a narrative that appeals to Arizona’s electorate by positioning herself as balanced, dependable and sensible.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 May 2025
Research shows that shoppers trust brands with products that are reliable and dependable.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 19 May 2025
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
There was nothing funny about being in the first healthy and dependable relationship of my life.
—Erin Foster, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
The Democratic consultant based in Arizona said Hobbs has built a narrative that appeals to Arizona’s electorate by positioning herself as balanced, dependable and sensible.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 May 2025
Research shows that shoppers trust brands with products that are reliable and dependable.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependable
Adjective
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Embrace tools that highlight alternate components that match form, fit and function, and offer reliable alternatives based on factors like cost, inventory, country of origin and lifecycle status.—
Steve Flagg,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Its toll is seen as generally reliable by U.N. agencies and independent experts, though Israel has challenged its numbers.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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That can backfire spectacularly, since taxpayers are responsible for what’s on their tax return.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Parker was responsible for batting in all four of the team's runs.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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However, more research is needed to determine if more than one to two eggs per day is safe.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The win was the fifth in a row for Detroit and 20th in its last 28 games, and raised its division-leading record to 35-21, good for a .655 winning percentage.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Newcomer Davante Adams, 32, and Puka Nacua, 25, will complement one another, giving the Rams their best veteran tandem at receiver since Cooper Kupp and Odell Beckham Jr. fueled the Super Bowl-winning offense.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependable. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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