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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as in reliability
worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence
the proven reliableness of that brand of household appliances
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Recent Examples of reliable
Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
The Lenovo Chromebook is an underrated gem for those seeking reliable performance at the lowest possible price.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 10 May 2025
The statement called for people to identify shelter locations; download a reliable air alert app; keep reserves of water, food and medication; and follow the directions of Ukrainian officials and first responders.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
Over the next decade his signature kung-fu comedy style blending bold stunts and easy-going charisma became a reliable box-office draw for Hong Kong’s now legendary Golden Harvest studio.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Taylor routinely displayed his speed and quickness, along with his reliable hands.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
The Lenovo Chromebook is an underrated gem for those seeking reliable performance at the lowest possible price.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 10 May 2025
The statement called for people to identify shelter locations; download a reliable air alert app; keep reserves of water, food and medication; and follow the directions of Ukrainian officials and first responders.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
Over the next decade his signature kung-fu comedy style blending bold stunts and easy-going charisma became a reliable box-office draw for Hong Kong’s now legendary Golden Harvest studio.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
Adjective
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Incentives are partly responsible for the move, although many states such as Georgia and New York offer generous film funding packages that rival those of other countries.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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And the proof of that is, Pete Hegseth is still there, who’s the guy who was really ultimately responsible for all the difficult information that got communicated in that Signal chat.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2025
Noun
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The actor was drawn to the reliability of growing up with a grandmother who always cooked in the house.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
9 May 2025
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This incident follows similar outages in April and November, raising concerns about the reliability of air traffic control systems at the airport.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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One is not safer than the other—tolerance to the medications largely depends on the patient.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
13 May 2025
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As played by Ramón Rodríguez, Will is guarded, even haunted at times, but always searching for a way to make the world a safer place.—
Sabienna Bowman,
People.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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While hazing has come under intense scrutiny in recent years, incidents like the one in Syracuse are reminders of how vague the true scope of hazing nationwide remains and the need for more tangible hazing prevention practices, experts and advocates say.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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And of course, no one would be a true derby guest without an intricate and matching asymmetric disc headband fascinator.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Police and fire departments have sometimes defeated disparate impact challenges over physical fitness test requirements on grounds that good fitness is essential to those jobs.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 May 2025
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So there’s always lines that are news to me and in a good way.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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On the campaign trail, the incumbent government has presented itself as a steady pair of hands as the initial hit to stocks broadened into fears of an impending global recession.—
Hilary Whiteman and Angus Watson,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Although the latest employment numbers suggest a steady job market, government data this week showed that more Americans are filing for unemployment benefits as layoffs mount.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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At a minimum, professionals are looking for dependable inventory, top-quality and professional-grade equipment, effortless trade-ins, excellent customer service and reliable and fast repairs.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
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The only dependable alliance is an alliance of one.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Alternatively, wear them with a solid, black button-down shirt for a business lunch or dinner.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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The district will work on the official policies in the upcoming months to have a solid policy by the start of the 2025-26 school year.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2025
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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