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
Apply that same urgency to transit reliability by focusing on the busiest routes, closing staffing gaps and being honest with riders about real performance.
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Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The battery system stores excess solar energy generated during the day and releases it during peak demand periods, helping reduce energy costs and improve grid reliability.
—City News Service, Daily News, 1 May 2026
This reportedly isn’t a replacement for Windows 11, but a wide-reaching initiative for improving the operating system’s reliability, performance, and security, while also shifting the pace of development to emphasize stability and software quality over the rapid-fire introduction of new features.
—ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
This innovation focuses on enhancing procedural safety and reliability while ensuring the technology can be scaled for widespread use.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The battery system stores excess solar energy generated during the day and releases it during peak demand periods, helping reduce energy costs and improve grid reliability.
—City News Service, Daily News, 1 May 2026
This reportedly isn’t a replacement for Windows 11, but a wide-reaching initiative for improving the operating system’s reliability, performance, and security, while also shifting the pace of development to emphasize stability and software quality over the rapid-fire introduction of new features.
—ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
This innovation focuses on enhancing procedural safety and reliability while ensuring the technology can be scaled for widespread use.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliability
Noun
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These upgrades improve dependability in critical systems such as propulsion and aircraft launch operations, both essential for sustained carrier missions.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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His rise on draft boards reflects both production and dependability.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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August 23 – September 22 Clarity matters most today when money or responsibilities come up.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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While announcing Jacobson’s hiring, Stagwell said her responsibilities will include expanding ReachTV’s footprint and deepening its content partnerships.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The pronouncement, in turn, ensures that there’s no path back toward trustworthiness for Bragg.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Third, social media not only offer unlimited access to raw material but also pose the challenge of how to determine the trustworthiness of sources and the credibility of their material.—
Florian Wintterlin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The disruptions and anxieties of the AI age might make the solidity of the Church more appealing in the City of Man.—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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Bednar has always stressed defensive solidity first, and the offense will flow from there.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Reliability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliability. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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