reliable

adjective

ri-ˈlī-ə-bəl How to pronounce reliable (audio)
Definition of reliablenext
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 Such analysis is reliable but not always accurate, and can lead to mismatches that produce weak vaccines. — Alice Park, Time, 6 Aug. 2026 Others, like Faylen and Friebus, quietly built their careers as reliable character actors before stepping away from Hollywood for good. — Sophie Clausen, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 Offshore talent can be a smart option when the company needs reliable recurring support but cannot yet absorb the cost structure of a traditional hire. — Nikola Kiridzic, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Residents of San Juan and neighboring communities have been without reliable water for more than 100 days. — CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reliable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
  1. responsible
  2. safe
  3. true
  4. good
  5. steady
  6. dependable
  7. solid
  8. trustworthy
Adjective
  • The findings from the 2017 eclipse suggested another explanation, known as the diffraction-interference, might be responsible for shadow bands.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Tether defends the short delay as a necessary trade-off for responsible responsiveness in a large ecosystem, rejecting claims of a loophole.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of responsible
Adjective
  • Angry crowds have torched Ebola treatment centers, stormed hospitals to retrieve relatives’ bodies and attacked teams carrying out safe burials.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • When a disinfectant is necessary, Hunt and other experts say products with citric acid, hydrogen peroxide and ethyl alcohol, such as alcohol wipes, are safer alternatives.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of safe
Adjective
  • But regardless of any lack of confidence in Hamas’ true intentions, in Mladenov’s faith in the ability to verify weapons decommissioning, or indeed Netanyahu’s own willingness to order any troop withdrawals, why poke Trump so publicly in the eye?
    — Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • This problem-first strategy is crucial for unlocking AI's true potential.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of true
Adjective
  • For the mostly Hispanic agriculture and food processing workers, the data center boom hasn’t been all good.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Villa’s recent warm-up defeat to Bayern Munich, though a 2-1 loss, will have offered a useful gauge of what facing elite opposition demands and should stand them in good stead for the level of intensity this game in Salzburg will require.
    — Dean Jones, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of good
Adjective
  • The Fed opted to hold interest rates steady at its meeting last week, but central bankers appeared divided over the move.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Erotic thrillers, a genre which peaked in the 1980s and ‘90s, have also been making a slow but steady comeback.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of steady
Adjective
  • The company is targeting not only data centers but also other large electricity projects where dependable generation is needed.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
  • This is how all the most dependable systems in the world have been created.
    — Srini Srinivasan, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of dependable
Adjective
  • Rookie kicker Trey Smack had a solid night, hitting 6-of-7 field goals, and the team introduced live tackling for younger players.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • An open floor plan and exposed solid wood beams set a lovely tone for this beautiful home, as does the vintage wood-burning stove and Dutch-style farm doors.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of solid
Adjective
  • Businesses that state clear standards around provenance, validation and transparency will be in a far stronger position to innovate knowing that the foundations of their AI strategy remain trustworthy.
    — Crispin Beale, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • This could work, provided those companies publish clear, trustworthy and technically accessible material.
    — Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of trustworthy

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