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 The trio established themselves as dependable relievers in high-leverage situations. — Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026 The experience unfolds almost like a graphic novel, with each layer revealing polar bear artwork that reinforces the company's message of dependable, environmentally conscious power. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 Clapp said the firm focuses on avoiding highly leveraged companies and floating-rate debt, instead favoring investments with dependable cash flows to support clients over the long term. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 These questions make support more dependable and help identify barriers colleagues may struggle to resolve alone. — Bala Sathyanarayanan, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dependable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependable

Adjective

Democrats have circled Alaska, a typically reliable Republican state, as a winnable seat in their bid to flip the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.

— Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
Both problems threatened the precise control required for reliable quantum experiments.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of reliable

Adjective

Under that unique arrangement between the league, team and venue, the Jaguars are responsible for game day staffing, vendors, operations, ticketing, concessions and more.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Four men — including a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power employee — were responsible for more than $170,000 in damage to downtown buildings during a yearlong graffiti spree, prosecutors alleged Thursday.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of responsible

Adjective

Budgets have tightened and commissioners have retreated to the familiar — backing low-cost dramas and safe-bet crime formats.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
That means creating small, deliberate spaces where people feel safe enough to say what is actually happening.

— Ryoji Sekido, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026