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
Michael Lempke, president of Mission Technologies’ Global Security group, said dependable shipboard equipment remains vital for sailors and Marines carrying out missions worldwide.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
While his playing time fluctuated, Clarkson was a dependable bench piece after signing a one-year deal with the Knicks last offseason.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
For a team with championship aspirations, having a player like Chen emerge as a dependable option is the kind of depth that wins in June and July.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
With the live sector being one of the last dependable ways for artists to build scale and actually make money, that support might be the tip of the sword for expansion in other markets.
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Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
While his playing time fluctuated, Clarkson was a dependable bench piece after signing a one-year deal with the Knicks last offseason.
—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
For a team with championship aspirations, having a player like Chen emerge as a dependable option is the kind of depth that wins in June and July.
—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
With the live sector being one of the last dependable ways for artists to build scale and actually make money, that support might be the tip of the sword for expansion in other markets.
—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dependable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependable
Adjective
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But the systems are only as reliable as their sources, and are prone to misinformation and manipulation.
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Amodei predicts that, over the next five to ten years, AI will achieve, among other things, the reliable prevention and treatment of nearly all natural infectious disease, the elimination of most cancer, the prevention of Alzheimer’s and a doubling of the human lifespan.
Adjective
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Testosterone is responsible for muscle mass, bone density, libido, mood, energy — all essential to a man’s function.
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The jurors — some of whom have loved ones who were affected by the Palisades fire — are now left to decide whether Rinderknecht is responsible for the deadly blaze.
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Videos have flooded social media platforms in the hours since the earthquakes hit Venezuela, with people both inside and outside the country using them to gauge the extent of the destruction, and check if the homes of uncontactable family members are safe.
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Police said in a news release Thursday afternoon that Caprice and her child have been found safe.
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Olivia Rodrigo’s graphic T-shirts, sheer dresses, and keen eye for spotting the season’s hottest best shoes and accessories make her one of the best, effortless styles around.
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Carr was viewed by NBA scouts as athletic with his 42½-inch vertical leap and as having a good jump shot.
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependable. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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