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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In the immediate aftermath of the stabbing, Lang was responsible for organizing a protest in support of Metcalf.—
Shawna Mizelle,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Lawmakers later revised the formula, but the state remained responsible for payments tied to earlier budget cycles.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Topics include financial literacy and legal business structures to recipe development and safe food handling.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Attleboro managed a two-out walk but Salerno limited any true damage in the top of the eighth.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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Huang pitched herself as the true progressive in the race, saying Raman had drifted too close to the middle during her time on council.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Speaking of which, the USWNT sent their best before kickoff.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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So, nights such as Friday at the Coliseum are the next-best thing.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Leo July 23 – August 22 Morning feels steady, afternoon asks for courage.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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When passengers see one person waiting, others assume there will be a wait and join in turning a brief lull into a steady backup.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Romantic comedies will remain a dependable foundation whose appeal holds across generations and borders.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Instead, their attention has gone to reliable electronics and dependable functionality.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Morris earned his chance in the rotation through solid Triple-A numbers and due to three starters being out of the picture for now.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Pitch shows that some substances can appear solid in daily life while still flowing over long periods.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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On-chain data is only as secure and trustworthy as the controls that surround and govern how it is added to the on-chain environment.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Read on for our top cordless choices from trustworthy brands on Amazon like Levoit and Dyson, all of which have been tested, reviewed, and approved by AD editors.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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