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Recent Examples of dependably
In any case, wood is a malleable and highly evocative material that’s just distant enough in our cultural memory to be dependably transportive.
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Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Dec. 2025
Although the Northern Lights have recently been seen as far south as Denver, they can dependably be seen in northern destinations.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
Their bullpen, the source of so much angst for three months – up to and including the two games of the Wild Card Series against Cincinnati – is again acting dependably, and as the ninth-inning guy Roki Sasaki is moving ever closer to folk hero status.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
Some gags land, others don’t, and the script’s sudden bursts of melancholy dependably catch you in the gut.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
During dialogue, disparate data distills down; decisions develop deliberately, deftly, dependably.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Dec. 2025
Although the Northern Lights have recently been seen as far south as Denver, they can dependably be seen in northern destinations.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
Their bullpen, the source of so much angst for three months – up to and including the two games of the Wild Card Series against Cincinnati – is again acting dependably, and as the ninth-inning guy Roki Sasaki is moving ever closer to folk hero status.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
Some gags land, others don’t, and the script’s sudden bursts of melancholy dependably catch you in the gut.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
During dialogue, disparate data distills down; decisions develop deliberately, deftly, dependably.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependably
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Device trials usually involve fewer patients and measurements because the product isn’t systemic like a drug, Eisenfrats says.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Bad things always linger, but usually at the margins, where they're somewhat easily managed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Local police are generally barred from cooperating with immigration enforcement under state law.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Workers’ compensation generally provides coverage for on-the-job injuries sustained by employees.—
John Perlstein,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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My anesthesia was administered by an MD anesthesiologist, but there are also many nurse anesthetists that work regularly with plastic surgeons.—
Patricia Tortolani,
Allure,
29 Jan. 2026
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During her podcast episodes, Kylie regularly shares updates on her kids, her motherhood journey and their development.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Disney, who ordinarily did not accept outside commercial work, agreed to take on the assignment if Eleanor would donate $1,500 to the Army Relief Fund.—
Seán McMahon,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The weather blew away any hope of the team arriving in NYC by early morning as planned, and several late-night texts revealed what might ordinarily be described as a white-knuckle drive, only nobody was holding the steering wheel.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
22 Jan. 2026
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These head-turning spritzes are typically color-safe and instantly refresh your locks with a hit of hydration and shine.—
Andrea Navarro,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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Being asked to take on a new task typically shows that your leader trusts you to deliver.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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That design allows the attack to slip through protections that would normally stop malware in its tracks.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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For households in high‑tax states like New York, New Jersey and California — where property taxes and local levies routinely surpass the old limit — this expansion can meaningfully reduce taxable income and boost refunds.—
Emma Waldman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Airlines routinely cancel flights ahead of a major storm to prevent planes, passengers and crew from getting stranded, which can worsen disruptions after severe weather moves out.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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When one friend is habitually the payer, others may feel grateful, indebted, infantilized or even relieved.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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This is a guy who habitually opens his records with a piece of spoken poetry.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Dependably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependably. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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