as in reliableness
worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence
we never had reason to question the reliability of the park rangers in the event of an emergency
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Recent Examples of reliability
Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) President and CEO Doug McGowen highlighted the importance of a growing national conversation regarding affordability and grid reliability.
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Neil Strebig, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition, relations between Oracle and Crusoe have been strained by reliability issues at the site.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
My research focuses on using drone-based, multisensor imagery and artificial intelligence to improve the speed, accuracy and reliability of land mine and unexploded ordnance detection.
—Sagar Lekhak, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
While this has caused engine reliability issues, the bigger concern is the drivers’ health.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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Neil Strebig, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition, relations between Oracle and Crusoe have been strained by reliability issues at the site.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
My research focuses on using drone-based, multisensor imagery and artificial intelligence to improve the speed, accuracy and reliability of land mine and unexploded ordnance detection.
—Sagar Lekhak, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
While this has caused engine reliability issues, the bigger concern is the drivers’ health.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliability
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The last time Newcastle succumbed to three straight top-flight reversals at home was under Steve Bruce in January-February 2021, but Tyneside dependability has been undermined by their defensive issues, with only Wolves (30) and West Ham (27) conceding more on their own turf.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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For the most part, the interior and deck teams gave us a master class in dependability, working in perfect harmony to overcome the obstacles presented by the nastiest guests possible.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
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With tariffs, war abroad and slowing growth at home, China's tech companies bear a growing national responsibility.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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His proposal would also shift some responsibilities like eligibility verification away from counties, which currently do most of the work of administering social services programs in Minnesota.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Watergate scandal and resignation of President Richard Nixon led many to question the trustworthiness of our own government.—
Edwin C. Yohnka,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Building a reputation for trustworthiness and fairness through transparent actions and accountability also helps reinforce one’s incorruptibility.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2026
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There are more than enough quality players hitting the open market who aren’t demanding top-of-the-market money but can provide immediate solidity at these spots.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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In navigating the minefield that is 20th century and contemporary art, some names represent bedrock-like solidity and maximum liquidity in a world driven by passionate enthusiasts who see investment as the cherry on top.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Reliability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliability. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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