reliable

adjective

ri-ˈlī-ə-bəl How to pronounce reliable (audio)
Definition of reliablenext
as in responsible
worthy of one's trust I need a reliable car that's not going to break down constantly

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Recent Examples of reliable Choose one reliable source, confirm the details, and keep the next step realistic. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026 This still makes Falcon 9 the most affordable and reliable launch option in the Western world. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026 There is no reliable polling in Iran, but elections offer a glimpse of public opinion. — ABC News, 9 July 2026 When American forces in the region need reliable intelligence, Israel delivers. — Naftali Bennett, Time, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reliable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
  1. responsible
  2. safe
  3. true
  4. good
  5. steady
  6. dependable
  7. solid
  8. trustworthy
Adjective
  • Any actions against those responsible for the structural failure are pending the results of the ongoing investigation, the Department of Buildings said earlier this week.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • In that case, authorities believe the mother was responsible for slaying the family and then killing herself.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of responsible
Adjective
  • Building proper sharps disposal into your healthcare routine, and sharing these tools with friends and loved ones, helps keep your household, community, and our environment safe.
    — Irina Butler, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
  • McCarty added that Asylon wants to give aircraft maintainers tools that make inspections faster, safer, and more consistent.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of safe
Adjective
  • This underscores how Apple's control over its devices, from hardware to software, limits true ownership and poses challenges for long-term digital preservation.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • If religion is corrupted by breaking down the wall of separation, much the same is true of the state.
    — Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of true
Adjective
  • The next best thing to intravenous intervention when dehydrated is Liquid IV.
    — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Our best guess is that there might be a little bit of recognition for the youngest generations, too, watching all those clips — as in, Holy cow, Austin Powers was real!
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 7 July 2026
Definition of good
Adjective
  • The swings for oil prices halted what had been a steady decline in gasoline prices, and the cost for a gallon climbed a nickel overnight, according to motor club AAA.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Another reason why the outlook for oil is remaining steady is because trading during this conflict has proven the extent of the ample energy supplies from America.
    — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 9 July 2026
Definition of steady
Adjective
  • The Verdict While other Taiwanese airlines are coming onto the scene, especially for California-to-Taipei flights, EVA Air remains a dependable and trustworthy carrier.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Each additional service, whether for a wedding, corporate event, sightseeing excursion, or private charter, grew from relationships that had already been built through dependable service.
    — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of dependable
Adjective
  • This upgrade package also includes the more powerful P160C solid-fuel boosters introduced in June and a lighter upper stage structure.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
  • As business brokers tell it, the type of companies that millennials are now eagerly snapping up are smaller firms with recurring revenue, a solid customer base, expertise in a niche market, and books that are in order.
    — Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of solid
Adjective
  • Eric Reicin, President & CEO of BBB National Programs, a nonprofit organization dedicated to a more accountable, trustworthy marketplace.
    — Eric Reicin, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have identified parallels between Belmont’s principles and characteristics of trustworthy artificial intelligence.
    — Stephanie Haridopolos, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026
Definition of trustworthy

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