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
Presenting an organized mountain of medical evidence is the most reliable way to force a carrier to honor its contractual obligations.
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
As federal research funding becomes less reliable, UC is seeking $23 billion in state funding.
—Felicia Mello, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Gabriel Leblanc-Picard, co-founder of Upload Strategy and the former head of ideation for MrBeast, said simplicity is the most reliable formula for success on the platform.
—Alex Sherman,zach Vallese, CNBC, 10 May 2026
Eliminate the stomach-dropping experience by keeping yours in a reliable passport holder like this one from Amazon, designed with a dedicated Apple AirTag slot for easy tracking.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
As federal research funding becomes less reliable, UC is seeking $23 billion in state funding.
—Felicia Mello, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Gabriel Leblanc-Picard, co-founder of Upload Strategy and the former head of ideation for MrBeast, said simplicity is the most reliable formula for success on the platform.
—Alex Sherman,zach Vallese, CNBC, 10 May 2026
Eliminate the stomach-dropping experience by keeping yours in a reliable passport holder like this one from Amazon, designed with a dedicated Apple AirTag slot for easy tracking.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
Adjective
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In 2024, disagreements between National Grid, a responsible party, and the state Department of Environmental Conservation halted the planning for additional environmental cleanup, freezing the project.—
Michelle de la Uz,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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At this point, this is a legal matter, and the most responsible path forward is accountability through the appropriate process with a focus on donor remedies including the return of funds to impacted donors.—
Andrea Lucia,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Opting for a midi-length dress is a safe choice that will feel polished without missing the mark.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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However, there is no definitive national ranking from 2013 showing Los Angeles and New York City tied as the safest big cities in the country.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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This is true only in the narrowest sense.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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That was certainly true on Monday, as Lamont signed a new 124-page labor bill into law.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Guests don’t even need to leave the Torre Virreyes building to dine at a few other top restaurants in the area, including the aforementioned Carmela y Sal, which has one of the city’s best tasting menus.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Shohei Ohtani also put together good at-bats.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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The Moon in Taurus moves through your 6th House of Work and Wellness, asking for simple systems, steady routines, and practical follow-through.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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But his steady 82-game audition in 2025-26 should make the organization confident enough to invest long-term in the left-shot center.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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After all, Taurus wants something real, dependable and nourishing, whether that’s a reassuring conversation or perhaps even a smarter approach to finances.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Transitioning from Traditional Computing to Exascale Performance Constructed using binary bits, transistors, and integrated circuits, classical computing remains the dependable foundation of commonplace gadgets.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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That, combined with his previous solid form with AZ in the Netherlands and the 24-year-old’s status as a regular Norway international, should ensure interest.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The Russian star is coming off a solid bounce-back year, finishing with 19 goals and 42 assists in 56 games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Theodore Skondras, 23, a master’s student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, applied to accelerator Y Combinator with a coding project aimed at making payments between AI agents more trustworthy.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
15 May 2026
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Its goal is to ensure that AI developed and used in Europe is trustworthy, human-centric and respectful of fundamental rights, while also supporting innovation and competitiveness.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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