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
In many ways, the network becomes the most reliable source of truth for understanding AI activity.
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Shane Buckley,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Fuel can account for as much as half of a mine’s operating costs, leaving operators searching for cheaper and more reliable alternatives.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
Flames fans will remember him most as one-half of the team’s reliable third-line duo with Mikael Backlund.
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Michael Russo,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
So if your dusty old printer is starting to kick the can, consider the reliable HP Smart Tank 5101.
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Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for reliable
Shane Buckley,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Fuel can account for as much as half of a mine’s operating costs, leaving operators searching for cheaper and more reliable alternatives.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
Flames fans will remember him most as one-half of the team’s reliable third-line duo with Mikael Backlund.
—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
So if your dusty old printer is starting to kick the can, consider the reliable HP Smart Tank 5101.
—
Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for reliable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
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Testosterone is responsible for muscle mass, bone density, libido, mood, energy — all essential to a man’s function.
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The jurors — some of whom have loved ones who were affected by the Palisades fire — are now left to decide whether Rinderknecht is responsible for the deadly blaze.
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Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions.
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Los Robles officials said that staff, patients and visitors were safe and that medical care was not interrupted at the hospital.
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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.
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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.
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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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Los Angeles stretches its NL West lead to 11 games and maintains MLB’s best record as Ohtani’s star power turns Sacramento’s nominal home crowd into a roaring Dodgers road show.
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This doesn't look like the time for steady rate cuts, and current Warsh recently emphasized the bank's 2% inflation target, which hasn't been reached since 2021.
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In other words, women tend to burn more fat for energy than men during steady, moderate-intensity endurance exercise, such as a marathon.
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Like its patrons’ routines, The Silver Skillet is dependable.
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The dependable measure of how much invasive disease has grown is the 60 percent that blood shows, not the headline doubling.
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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.
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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.
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The issue right now is — is again is that Americans don’t feel that the elections are trustworthy.
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For fashion and beauty brands, consistency comes from making the experience feel equally clear, trustworthy and on brand wherever the customer is shopping, while still protecting the elements that define the brand.
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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