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
Her role may diminish with star guard Marina Mabrey set to return from a knee injury, but Hartley has proven herself a reliable option to run point.
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 21 July 2025
The veteran righty is reliable and putting together an excellent season in Arizona.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Playful, full of motion, and the perfect way to show off your legs, mini dresses are always a reliable summer dress option for nights out in Europe.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
No recurring fees, no subscriptions—just reliable, private storage that works across all your devices for $199.99 (Reg. $810).
—PC Magazine, 19 July 2025
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 21 July 2025
The veteran righty is reliable and putting together an excellent season in Arizona.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Playful, full of motion, and the perfect way to show off your legs, mini dresses are always a reliable summer dress option for nights out in Europe.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
No recurring fees, no subscriptions—just reliable, private storage that works across all your devices for $199.99 (Reg. $810).
—PC Magazine, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
Adjective
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Today, over 3 in 5 cannabis consumers are aware of terpenes: organic compounds present in plants, fungi and cannabis, and are responsible for distinct scents, flavors and therapeutic effects.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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Local governments are responsible for issuing evacuation orders, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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While vinegar is safe for most types of glass, there are a few glass surfaces not suited for this natural cleaner.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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The company carried out launch and landing tests last year, with one of the hops reaching around 6.2 miles (10 kilometers) in altitude before executing a powered descent and safe landing.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Among the property's true highlights is its exceptional dining scene— beloved by both discerning locals and hotel guests.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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With things that were true but couldn’t be readily seen or felt, like silence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Chef-owner Miguel Angel Jimenez is well worth consulting for the night’s specials and a wine from the impressively deep good list.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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But that wasn’t enough for a gambler who watched him best Paul Skenes.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Its eventual core range will all be built on the same quiet, steady progress that’s defined the last couple years.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Prince Ali envisions steady growth over the next decade.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The new approach enables us to direct capital toward countries with dependable trade agreements and stable domestic markets.—
Jeffrey Bartel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Draper’s own forehand was misfiring, while his backhand—the dependable shot of his younger self—lacked the power to disturb someone in Čilić’s frame of mind.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Yeah, that’s because Danny is a really nice, solid guy who usually has everyone’s back.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
23 July 2025
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These meteors are relatively faint, without persistent trains or fireballs, but there will be solid chances of seeing this shower during the early morning hours this year.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Some analysts have argued the GENIUS Act could make stablecoins a more trustworthy option among new investors, as stablecoins account for a potential $238 billion market, according to CoinDesk.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Researchers found participants were significantly more likely to choose the bearded faces as trustworthy.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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