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
Check whether your lodging will have reliable conditioning and whether the region has had recent power blackouts or brownouts.
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ABC News, 8 June 2026
There are few pitchers in Major League Baseball more reliable than Sandy Alcantara.
—Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
As external hiring becomes less reliable, the ability to move and develop people internally will become essential.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 8 June 2026
The 27-year-old is known for his steadying presence and reliable defense in the midfield, and with questionable depth behind him, losing Adams to an injury or yellow card suspension could prove disastrous.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
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ABC News, 8 June 2026
There are few pitchers in Major League Baseball more reliable than Sandy Alcantara.
—Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
As external hiring becomes less reliable, the ability to move and develop people internally will become essential.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 8 June 2026
The 27-year-old is known for his steadying presence and reliable defense in the midfield, and with questionable depth behind him, losing Adams to an injury or yellow card suspension could prove disastrous.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
Adjective
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Historical weather records indicate visual flight conditions at the time, meaning pilots would have been responsible for maintaining separation by seeing and avoiding other aircraft.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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On June 4, the IndieWire Honors Spring 2026 ceremony will celebrate the creators and stars responsible for crafting some of the year’s best television series.—
Stephen Root,
IndieWire,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Complimentary reef-safe sunscreen dispensers are available to guests property-wide and beach clean-ups are held regularly with guests invited to join.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Another 10 people were detained on May 24 while trying to negotiate safe passage for their convoy at a checkpoint near Sitre, Libya, along the Mediterranean coast less than halfway between Tunisia and Egypt.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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There are past precedents for how that is not true.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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With its overall Life in Balance philosophy, Miraval Resorts and Spas has led the way in recognizing just how valuable and restorative a true connection with other humans and the natural environment can be.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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But on the other hand the club also needed power, and even in a best case scenario Durbin never projected as someone who’d move the needle much in that area.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Then obviously, the Colorado Eagles and the Colorado Avalanche — just two really good teams.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Excessive Heat When temperatures sit at a steady high, tomato plants get stressed.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria — like South Africa — had been easing monetary policy before the conflict broke out, but chose to hold their lending rates steady in recent weeks.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Leaders expect robots to operate like dependable teammates in human environments, but the underlying architecture treats safety as an external override rather than a continuous constraint on motion.—
John Wall,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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And the defense has ranged between highly dependable and fairly spectacular most of the season.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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The dates up to that point were solid, according to Kristin.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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The breakfast menu is solid, with great coffee, a strong smoothie list, and things like overnight oats and an elevated take on an egg and cheese.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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That is a tragedy, at a time when Americans need trustworthy information more than ever.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2026
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Florida also alleges ChatGPT routinely presents itself as trustworthy and reliable while OpenAI markets the product for everything from managing farms and family businesses to healthcare decisions and financial matters.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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