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
As supply chains and critical minerals grow in importance, nations that consistently deliver reliable, high-quality materials at scale will drive innovation and economic growth.
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Shilpan Amin, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Believe it or not, traveling by bus is a comfortable, economical, and reliable way to get around in Brazil.
—Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Fannin’s emergence as a reliable pass catcher for the Browns’ offense only stoked the fire around the Njoku rumors.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Same reliable bodywork, but some serious touring credentials.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
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Shilpan Amin, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Believe it or not, traveling by bus is a comfortable, economical, and reliable way to get around in Brazil.
—Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Fannin’s emergence as a reliable pass catcher for the Browns’ offense only stoked the fire around the Njoku rumors.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Same reliable bodywork, but some serious touring credentials.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
Adjective
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The brand's redesign, which was market tested by consumers, is aimed to appeal to the needs of home chefs who report to value authenticity, transparency, and responsible sourcing, as well as inclusion of global flavors.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Department of Corrections pushed back on the suggestion that staff are responsible for introducing drugs and other contraband into Florida prisons.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Having no cool aunt of my own and no elder sisters, just teenage babysitters and camp counselors (each with their own unique but tenuous grasp on anatomy and reproductive science), the book felt warm, inviting, and—perhaps most important to my terrified, bleeding, self—safe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The two men exchange grateful texts later that evening, home safe and stumped about where to go next.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The interior of the shoe stays true to the brand’s line of classic winter boots, lined with a plush wool blend.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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One mailer in particular said that Persson and fellow Democratic candidates wanted to build apartments on 300 acres of green space, which isn’t true, Persson said.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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However, on his eighth touch, Payne turned a good play into a disaster.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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Arsenal’s second-half performance here was arguably their best of the campaign.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Over the past half century, one of the fundamentals of American life has been the steady relocation of people—and of the country’s center of gravity—to the Sun Belt.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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The technology could one day provide steady, long-lasting power for faster and more flexible deep-space missions, including Mars travel.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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These experiences cultivated a mindset attuned to complexity and dependable systems.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Branwyn Long Sleeve Tee Every hiker needs a dependable long-sleeve tee, and Branwyn's breathable top has become mine.—
Ariana Dickson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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For example, a government notice earlier this year referenced a construction project in Shaanxi province belonging to the CASC 4th Academy, which is widely known as the main contractor for solid-fuel rockets.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Dolphins chose not to spend the money (or match or surpass other teams’ offers) on several solid contributors after their rookie contracts ended.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Fledgling entrepreneurs fell over each other to position themselves as the vendors of the newest, hottest, most effective, most trustworthy certificates of removed CO2.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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This, in turn, creates a feedback loop where accurate, trustworthy information is rewarded while low-quality or potentially misleading content loses influence.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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