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
As part of that, the company uses the centers to maximize speed, service and reliability for its customers, the spokesperson said.
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Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
In 2022, Newsom spearheaded an effort in Sacramento to pass Senate Bill 846 to keep Diablo open to enhance grid reliability and reduce the risk of future outages.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
According to Reju, these advantages are expected to enable a fast and efficient ramp-up, ensure operational reliability, and provide a scalable blueprint for replicating the model across future sites.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration awarded Indra Group a $342 million contract to modernize the National Airspace System and enhance safety, reliability, and performance.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reliability
Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
In 2022, Newsom spearheaded an effort in Sacramento to pass Senate Bill 846 to keep Diablo open to enhance grid reliability and reduce the risk of future outages.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
According to Reju, these advantages are expected to enable a fast and efficient ramp-up, ensure operational reliability, and provide a scalable blueprint for replicating the model across future sites.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration awarded Indra Group a $342 million contract to modernize the National Airspace System and enhance safety, reliability, and performance.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reliability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliability
Noun
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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
Noun
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His primary responsibility is making sure the rocket is properly fueled.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Already, the department is overburdened, leaving the responsibility for handling many attacks by wolves and other predators to local law enforcement, said David Bess, a retired chief of CDFW’s enforcement division.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The trustworthiness of nearly every website, inbox, and bank account rests on the assumption that these two problems are impossible to solve.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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Hungary goes to the polls next week, with the country deeply doubtful over the trustworthiness of the electoral process.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The windows, which feature energy-efficient tinted glass, sit within deep recesses that help shade the sun while giving the overall building a reassuring sense of solidity.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 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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“Reliability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliability. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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