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
The tri-band Eero Pro 6E gives you access to the 6 GHz spectrum in addition to the familiar 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz bands, for fast and dependable Wi-Fi.
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Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 8 July 2025
The Arvada Center art galleries have long been a dependable place to see the best in Colorado art.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
From acorn-sized beginnings to its towering oak tree proportions today, the concept of Citizenship by Investment (CIP) in the Caribbean has developed into a dependable source of foreign capital for countries.
—Jared McCallister, New York Daily News, 5 July 2025
This capability helps mitigate collision risks and promote sustainable space operations by providing accurate and dependable data to satellite operators and regulatory bodies.
—Fedex Express Contributor, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 8 July 2025
The Arvada Center art galleries have long been a dependable place to see the best in Colorado art.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
From acorn-sized beginnings to its towering oak tree proportions today, the concept of Citizenship by Investment (CIP) in the Caribbean has developed into a dependable source of foreign capital for countries.
—Jared McCallister, New York Daily News, 5 July 2025
This capability helps mitigate collision risks and promote sustainable space operations by providing accurate and dependable data to satellite operators and regulatory bodies.
—Fedex Express Contributor, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependable
Adjective
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Best Buy Here's proof that reliable tracking doesn't have to be expensive.—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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The stable coherence properties of neutral atoms facilitate the reliable extraction and preservation of atomic imprints.—
Pravir Malik,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The district is responsible for most major stadium maintenance and improvement projects.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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Local governments are responsible for issuing evacuation orders, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Chef-owner Miguel Angel Jimenez is well worth consulting for the night’s specials and a wine from the impressively deep good list.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Heretofore, Raleigh’s best homer-hitting season was 34 in 2024.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependable. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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