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
However, most of those issues were addressed in redesigns, and modern CVTs from manufacturers such as Toyota and Honda have proved very dependable.
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Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Build rhythm, and your energy becomes truly dependable.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Every spring travel wardrobe needs a dependable midi dress, and this one checks every box.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2026
Multiple guys previously projected as dependable pieces of Self’s rotation — namely Kohl Rosario and Jayden Dawson — have not met expectations.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Build rhythm, and your energy becomes truly dependable.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Every spring travel wardrobe needs a dependable midi dress, and this one checks every box.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2026
Multiple guys previously projected as dependable pieces of Self’s rotation — namely Kohl Rosario and Jayden Dawson — have not met expectations.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dependable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependable
Adjective
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That’s a volatile way to win games, not a reliable one.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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The companies aim to explore whether nuclear energy can provide a reliable and efficient power source for long-distance maritime transport.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The minors, according to the letter, identified the school's director, who is a dual American-Guinean citizen, and three other administrators, as responsible for the abuses.—
MARK BANCHEREAU THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Assembly of Experts — Iran’s deliberative body responsible for selecting the nation’s supreme leader — selected Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the slain leader, to succeed his father, who had been in power for more than thirty years.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The synagogue houses a preschool and family center, but officials said all 140 students and staff members were accounted for and safe, according to CNN and other media reports.—
Daniel Hunt
March 12,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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This is in contrast to assurances from local officials that people are safe and life can carry on as normal — albeit with occasional missile alerts and widespread school closures.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The worship of greatness leads, at best, to disillusionment and, at worst, to the insanity unleashed by the Wagnerian Hitler.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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The service Always friendly, and a good guest-to-staff ratio means help is never far away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependable. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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