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
The healthcare and social assistance industries continue to be reliable engines of job growth.
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Rachel Barber, USA Today, 15 June 2026
For now, the most reliable path is the inside-out approach research already supports for healthy aging.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
How to find Mercury on June 15 The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for beginners wanting quality, reliable and quick views of the night sky.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 15 June 2026
Designed for clear audio and reliable operation, the P Series incorporates high-performance preamps with low noise levels.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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Rachel Barber, USA Today, 15 June 2026
For now, the most reliable path is the inside-out approach research already supports for healthy aging.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
How to find Mercury on June 15 The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for beginners wanting quality, reliable and quick views of the night sky.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 15 June 2026
Designed for clear audio and reliable operation, the P Series incorporates high-performance preamps with low noise levels.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for reliable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
Adjective
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Together, those three agencies responsible for managing more than half a billion acres of public land — about 23% of the United States — count fewer employees than the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, per the figures provided by the consulting firms.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The guilty plea was a stunning reversal for Heuermann who, according to his lawyer, tearfully denied being responsible for the killings after his arrest in 2023.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Topics include financial literacy and legal business structures to recipe development and safe food handling.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Life comes at you fast, and that could not be truer in the world of baseball.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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This is certainly true—and a rather banal truism.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Speaking of which, the USWNT sent their best before kickoff.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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So, nights such as Friday at the Coliseum are the next-best thing.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Leo July 23 – August 22 Morning feels steady, afternoon asks for courage.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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When passengers see one person waiting, others assume there will be a wait and join in turning a brief lull into a steady backup.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Romantic comedies will remain a dependable foundation whose appeal holds across generations and borders.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Instead, their attention has gone to reliable electronics and dependable functionality.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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But Cape Verde simply did not wilt in a solid, switched-on 4-5-1 defensive shape, compressing space between the lines and defending heroically in their own penalty area to keep the European Champions at bay, and committing only one foul in the process — the fewest ever recorded in a World Cup game.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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On the subject of speculative energy, galleries spoke about how Tuesday’s consistent, solid sales rhythm seemed a lot healthier in that regard.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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On-chain data is only as secure and trustworthy as the controls that surround and govern how it is added to the on-chain environment.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Read on for our top cordless choices from trustworthy brands on Amazon like Levoit and Dyson, all of which have been tested, reviewed, and approved by AD editors.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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