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
Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.
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Katie Stockton, CNBC, 22 June 2026
Police Chief Ed Leinweber said the current camera system isn’t reliable anymore.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
This summer is poised to be the biggest post-COVID season, thanks to sleeper hits as well as new installments in reliable franchises.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 June 2026
Your 11th House of Friends gains steady, reliable traction, and small teamwork wins start adding up steadily in visible ways.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026
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Katie Stockton, CNBC, 22 June 2026
Police Chief Ed Leinweber said the current camera system isn’t reliable anymore.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
This summer is poised to be the biggest post-COVID season, thanks to sleeper hits as well as new installments in reliable franchises.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 June 2026
Your 11th House of Friends gains steady, reliable traction, and small teamwork wins start adding up steadily in visible ways.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026
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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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Despite a ballot mix-up by the State's vendor, the State Board of Elections (SBE) has maintained that all ballots and voting is safe.—
Bryant Reed,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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From viral Aldi Finds to tried-and-true products shoppers love to tell their friends about, people love the thrill of discovering something new here.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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That rugged access is part of the appeal for buyers seeking a true escape rather than a weekend cabin with neighbors in sight.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson just stopped Haiti's best opportunity to score all night, on a corner kick that found the head of Haiti's Ade and deflected backward on an angle directly into the goal.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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The Marlins improve to 38-38 and are an MLB-best 12-4 in June.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
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Yet stocks fell Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, and traders are pricing in the chance of a rate hike as soon as September.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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The article posits that true calm stems not from certainty, but from clear, consistent signals, akin to a jazz band's steady bass line.—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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For a player with eight years of major league experience and a reputation as a dependable depth option, another opportunity could arrive quickly.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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For a team with championship aspirations, having a player like Chen emerge as a dependable option is the kind of depth that wins in June and July.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Affordable July 4 destinations July 4 may be a peak travel period, but travelers can still snag some solid deals for a beach vacation.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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Plenty of the group stage games have gone 0-0 before players returned to the locker room, but at least solid chances have been created.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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Recently, Newsweek released its ranking of the most trustworthy companies in America.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The goal is not to shut companies down, but rather to make results more trustworthy.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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