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
Boxwood, holly, ferns, and other greenery are combined with climbing vines such as roses, camellias, and jasmine to add height and subtle color, while flowering shrubs and dependable perennials like lavender and hydrangea add romance.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Dollander made several mechanical tweaks during the offseason, hoping to make his sizzling fastball more effective and his slider more dependable in the zone.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Framber Valdez was the top starter on the market, a dependable workhorse who just got $115 million.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Might the Chargers move on from their most reliable wide receiver and their most dependable offensive lineman in the wake of injuries to Slater and Alt?
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Dollander made several mechanical tweaks during the offseason, hoping to make his sizzling fastball more effective and his slider more dependable in the zone.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Framber Valdez was the top starter on the market, a dependable workhorse who just got $115 million.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Might the Chargers move on from their most reliable wide receiver and their most dependable offensive lineman in the wake of injuries to Slater and Alt?
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependable
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The study also noted that many of these companies guaranteed some news outlets would cover the press releases, and were essentially flooding the space with garbage crypto information dressed up to look like reliable news.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The ever-reliable baked chicken dinner is a weeknight mainstay—but even your favorite chicken recipes can get a little stale after awhile.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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The case could set a precedent for holding social media companies responsible for dangerous design decisions, after years of tech giants fending off lawsuits under Section 230, the law that shields them from liability for user content.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Charlotte Tilbury, Niche, and Derma were responsible for strong momentum across the region.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2026
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And while their place in the NCAA tournament is presumably safe heading into that final stretch, where the Trojans are seeded could swing significantly with a few quality wins.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The world’s largest solar-plus-storage project has made a critical achievement that confirms system readiness and safe connection to the Luzon grid.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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Some of the city’s best restaurants and bars are both uptown and walkable, including breakfast juggernaut Cheeky’s and its adjacent pizza-pasta-patio hotspot Birba, farm-to-table fave Workshop, and cool cocktail den Tailor Shop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Whichever silhouette you’re drawn to, their popularity lies in their chameleonic quality to look good with both neutrals, from white to black to shades of gray, and trending seasonal shades, like red and cobalt blue.—
Lucrezia Malavolta,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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