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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of reliable New Yorkers deserve affordable electricity and a reliable grid. — Frances Townsend, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026 Establish reliable processes, build trust with, and listen to suppliers, then expand from there. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 What Torney doesn't know is how reliable the system is in identifying those dangers. — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 Warning systems are falling behind Some of these concerns about AI safety and reliable monitoring are shared across the industry—especially in the wake of the recent accidental agent hacks. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 20 Aug. 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
  • The weapons dealers responsible for the cacophony on the lakefront of thundering jets have been gifted in the billions of tax dollars for the research and development of these weapons of mass destruction.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Samples collected at the farms tested positive for salmonella, and genetic sequencing found that some matched the strain responsible for the outbreak, according to the FDA.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of responsible
Adjective
  • With men on first and third and nobody out that inning, second baseman Jackson Holliday fielded a tough grounder and threw to second, but shortstop Gunnar Henderson dropped the ball for an error and everyone was safe.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Ryan Wagner of Washington State University took the photograph, which demonstrates how technology is helping scientists better understand animal movement and habitat use, which could lead to safer environments for at-risk species.
    — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of safe
Adjective
  • The true spike in demand began showing up in the data this spring, said Daryl Fairweather, Redfin’s chief economist.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The same was true when the Korean War broke out in June 1950, surprising Americans from shop floors to the Oval Office.
    — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of true
Adjective
  • Max’s arrival is particularly propitious because Max is still sore from Nathan’s betrayal, so if Max can get on Joe’s good side by respecting his authority, Joe can reward him with the lead position.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The offense has all the pieces to be one of the league’s best.
    — Jon Machota, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of good
Adjective
  • Confirm who pays what, write down the next step, and let clear expectations make home feel steadier.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Pohanka said service as a recurring revenue stream is key to keeping dealerships’ business steady even as the car business faces disruptions spanning from tariffs to supply chain issues.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of steady
Adjective
  • Dexterous hands add mechanical complexity, while autonomous software must remain dependable throughout production.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • That same year Wang founded Joyoung, which soon became a household name in China for low-cost, dependable consumer products from blenders to rice cookers.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of dependable
Adjective
  • There's some solid Santa Maria-style BBQ tri-tip, as well as Tex Mex classics like nachos and quesadillas alongside a variety of burgers and fries.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook and Alex Toth are solid rotation options in midfield.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of solid
Adjective
  • This, according to one probably trustworthy account, was the arrangement settled upon by Collier.
    — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In my experience, building trustworthy content that users can resonate with creates a stronger relationship with your brand, which by proxy creates long-term relationships.
    — Julio Cesar Gomez, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of trustworthy

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