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
Presenting an organized mountain of medical evidence is the most reliable way to force a carrier to honor its contractual obligations.
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
As federal research funding becomes less reliable, UC is seeking $23 billion in state funding.
—Felicia Mello, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Gabriel Leblanc-Picard, co-founder of Upload Strategy and the former head of ideation for MrBeast, said simplicity is the most reliable formula for success on the platform.
—Alex Sherman,zach Vallese, CNBC, 10 May 2026
Eliminate the stomach-dropping experience by keeping yours in a reliable passport holder like this one from Amazon, designed with a dedicated Apple AirTag slot for easy tracking.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
As federal research funding becomes less reliable, UC is seeking $23 billion in state funding.
—Felicia Mello, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Gabriel Leblanc-Picard, co-founder of Upload Strategy and the former head of ideation for MrBeast, said simplicity is the most reliable formula for success on the platform.
—Alex Sherman,zach Vallese, CNBC, 10 May 2026
Eliminate the stomach-dropping experience by keeping yours in a reliable passport holder like this one from Amazon, designed with a dedicated Apple AirTag slot for easy tracking.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
Adjective
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In 2024, disagreements between National Grid, a responsible party, and the state Department of Environmental Conservation halted the planning for additional environmental cleanup, freezing the project.—
Michelle de la Uz,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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At this point, this is a legal matter, and the most responsible path forward is accountability through the appropriate process with a focus on donor remedies including the return of funds to impacted donors.—
Andrea Lucia,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Opting for a midi-length dress is a safe choice that will feel polished without missing the mark.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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However, there is no definitive national ranking from 2013 showing Los Angeles and New York City tied as the safest big cities in the country.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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This is true only in the narrowest sense.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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That was certainly true on Monday, as Lamont signed a new 124-page labor bill into law.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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While the new stadium deal has generated a lot of good press in the days since it was announced, both Swanston and Singh acknowledge that things are extremely early in the process.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Illinois Wesleyan recruit Conor McCabe went 2-for-4 and delivered a three-run double in the fifth inning to put the Knights (13-11, 6-5) ahead for good.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Stay steady rather than reacting too quickly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The traditional approach to higher inflation and a steady labor market normally would argue against cuts.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Diggs would give Justin Herbert a dependable target.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 May 2026
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First-name introductions set the tone for service that feels sincere, friendly, and dependable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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That, combined with his previous solid form with AZ in the Netherlands and the 24-year-old’s status as a regular Norway international, should ensure interest.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The Russian star is coming off a solid bounce-back year, finishing with 19 goals and 42 assists in 56 games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Kates points to the Humor Seriously course at Stanford, which highlights how leaders who use humor are seen as more authentic and trustworthy.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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That’s led to a more consistent shape, which in turn has made Imanaga more trustworthy of the pitch.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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