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
For those who appreciate the charm of the Bradford pear yet wish to steer clear of its disadvantages, there are several striking and dependable alternatives to consider for your yard.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Their advice for people nearing retirement in this economy is to make a plan with an expert, cut expenses and increase dependable income like amenities, bonds or CDs.
—Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
These facilities require uninterrupted electricity to ensure smooth operations, making dependable power generation essential.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
The pick may not make sense initially, but having dependable man coverage on the boundary will be extremely important to the Bills’ new scheme.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Their advice for people nearing retirement in this economy is to make a plan with an expert, cut expenses and increase dependable income like amenities, bonds or CDs.
—Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
These facilities require uninterrupted electricity to ensure smooth operations, making dependable power generation essential.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
The pick may not make sense initially, but having dependable man coverage on the boundary will be extremely important to the Bills’ new scheme.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependable
Adjective
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Even recognizing one or two reliable triggers—like tight clothing, prolonged sitting or hot weather—can help guide meaningful adjustments.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
11 May 2026
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The dogs provide rangers with a reliable way to etch trails, haul supplies and even assist park scientists with snow-dependent research.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Many Jewish people across the world are Zionists, and so there is a temptation, which needs to be resisted, to hold Jewish people across the world responsible for the misdeeds of Israel.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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In a statement posted to X, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the blatant act of antisemitism and vowed to hold those responsible accountable for the graffiti.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Water has been a focus of the Newsom administration since his first day in office, when the governor took his cabinet to Monterey Park Tract, a rural Central Valley community that lacked access to safe drinking water.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Our daughters no longer feel safe in their sports or private spaces.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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While the new stadium deal has generated a lot of good press in the days since it was announced, both Swanston and Singh acknowledge that things are extremely early in the process.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Illinois Wesleyan recruit Conor McCabe went 2-for-4 and delivered a three-run double in the fifth inning to put the Knights (13-11, 6-5) ahead for good.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependable. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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