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
As reliable as clockwork and as dependable as the sky being blue, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is returning to movie theaters this weekend.
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Barry Levitt, Vulture, 1 May 2025
At a minimum, professionals are looking for dependable inventory, top-quality and professional-grade equipment, effortless trade-ins, excellent customer service and reliable and fast repairs.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
But over the past couple of years, such measures have served as less dependable signals of what people actually do.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
The only dependable alliance is an alliance of one.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2025
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Barry Levitt, Vulture, 1 May 2025
At a minimum, professionals are looking for dependable inventory, top-quality and professional-grade equipment, effortless trade-ins, excellent customer service and reliable and fast repairs.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
But over the past couple of years, such measures have served as less dependable signals of what people actually do.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
The only dependable alliance is an alliance of one.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dependable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependable
Adjective
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At a time when trust in institutions is declining, access to reliable information feels harder to come by, and the need for noncommercial, high-quality early-childhood content is greater than ever, public media stands apart as a vital and unifying source.—
Mark G. Contreras,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
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The buttery-soft jeans are my most comfortable denim, and finding a reliable white pair in the past has often been a struggle.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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The office in Jackson, Ky., which was responsible for the area around London, had a March vacancy rate of 25%; the Louisville weather service staff was down 29%; and the St. Louis office was down 16%, according to calculations by weather service employees obtained by the Associated Press.—
Dylan Lovan,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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The pandemic is largely responsible for the talent boom, which has turned into a fine art movement.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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One is not safer than the other—tolerance to the medications largely depends on the patient.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
13 May 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Here are 5 of the best Our best wishes on a safe start to the day.—
Quartz Staff,
Quartz,
19 May 2025
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The cryptocurrency has benefited from a best of both worlds scenario that has led to growing momentum from more bitcoin treasury companies and Wall Street investors.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependable. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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