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
Noun
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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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Clark is a steady presence, but the Bruins have had to navigate the Big Ten without his shooting streaks, defense and dependability.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Simmons’ priorities are fiscal stability with responsibility, public health and accountability around the operation of the county jail.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 Trust deep bonds to clarify shared responsibilities.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 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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Jurrien Timber’s defensive solidity was preferred to Oleksandr Zinchenko at left-back and Leandro Trossard earned a start at home to Brighton & Hove Albion after scoring against Aston Villa.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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His sloped shoulders suggested bodily power that was sleepy and sly; his large head and dark, badly cut hair amplified the weight and solidity of him, but his lips were sensitive and a little slack, as if yearning for something he’d been long deprived of.—
Mary Gaitskill,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Reliability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliability. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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