DEPENDABLE Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

dependable

adjective

di-ˈpen-də-bəl

Definition of dependable

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 But his contributions as a late-inning defensive replacement and ultra-dependable pinch runner were vital. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 The answers determine whether AI becomes a dependable part of the company or just another impressive demo that never survives in real-world conditions. — William Jones, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 The safest communities invest in resilient infrastructure, modern fire stations, dependable water systems, wildfire mitigation, and thoughtful planning. — Ruben Grijalva, Oc Register, 1 Aug. 2026 The 20-year-old has developed rapidly at Italian side Como, a dependable source of attacking inspiration on the way to qualifying for the Champions League for the first time. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dependable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependable

Adjective

Aside from consistent, reliable bed-to-feed patterns, the major benefit of early-season deer hunting is a lack of hunting pressure.

— Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
Although sustainable aviation fuel is very small segment of the market, European mandates may drive airlines to seek out reliable sources in the near future.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of reliable

Adjective

Coming from someone responsible for one of the most consequential software projects on Earth, that feels like a fairly pragmatic assessment, not just hype.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026
Peter van Duijvendijk is a flood defense manager at the Schieland en de Krimpenerwaard water corporation, one of 21 such organizations covering the Netherlands that are responsible for issues including flood control.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of responsible

Adjective

Angry crowds have torched Ebola treatment centers, stormed hospitals to retrieve relatives’ bodies and attacked teams carrying out safe burials.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
When a disinfectant is necessary, Hunt and other experts say products with citric acid, hydrogen peroxide and ethyl alcohol, such as alcohol wipes, are safer alternatives.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of safe

Adjective

Even the Brewers, the leaders for team ERA, added another good arm just for safe measure.

— Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Chef Iñigo Lavado spent years hopping between Europe’s best kitchens, including Alain Ducasse and Ferran Adriá, before opening his namesake restaurant in the neighboring city of Irún in 2004.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026