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
Izzy Baskette, People.com, 3 June 2025
Chief Financial Officer Jill Jaworski has more pointedly blamed the City Council for the situation, noting aldermen shot down a $300 million property tax hike, a reliable revenue source that Johnson proposed for this year’s budget.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
The views on her reels, however, show that follower numbers are not the only or even the most reliable way to measure the reach of a specific account.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 2 June 2025
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Adjective
Alongside ice rollers and chilled towels, there’s nothing more reliable for mitigating the suffocating heat than a handheld fan.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 3 June 2025
Chief Financial Officer Jill Jaworski has more pointedly blamed the City Council for the situation, noting aldermen shot down a $300 million property tax hike, a reliable revenue source that Johnson proposed for this year’s budget.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
The views on her reels, however, show that follower numbers are not the only or even the most reliable way to measure the reach of a specific account.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
Adjective
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That can backfire spectacularly, since taxpayers are responsible for what’s on their tax return.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The Trump administration is dropping plans to terminate leases for 34 offices in the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the agency responsible for enforcing mine safety laws, the Department of Labor said Thursday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Wholesale Trade-Offs And DTC Gaps Department stores were once synonymous with reach, reliability, premium customer service and validation (especially the kind of reputational validation that designers crave).—
Adam Ayers,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Testimony about Proctor’s text messages comes as Read’s team has spent weeks attempting to sow doubt about the reliability of evidence presented by prosecutors, in an effort to distance Read from O’Keefe’s death.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2025
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In healthy cultures, people feel safe to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and explore new ideas.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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The formula for ‘true tackles’ is slightly more long-winded: tackles + challenges lost + fouls committed.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The young man is at a crossroads between pursuing shallow, glitzy easy money, or being true to his emotional and artistic muses.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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The win was the fifth in a row for Detroit and 20th in its last 28 games, and raised its division-leading record to 35-21, good for a .655 winning percentage.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Newcomer Davante Adams, 32, and Puka Nacua, 25, will complement one another, giving the Rams their best veteran tandem at receiver since Cooper Kupp and Odell Beckham Jr. fueled the Super Bowl-winning offense.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Those heartbreaking moments led to the slow and steady decline that started in the 2000s.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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Aries Shuhua Xiong Building the foundation of dreams fulfilled Slow and steady, Aries.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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There was nothing funny about being in the first healthy and dependable relationship of my life.—
Erin Foster,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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The Democratic consultant based in Arizona said Hobbs has built a narrative that appeals to Arizona’s electorate by positioning herself as balanced, dependable and sensible.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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The Eufy Life mobile app is solid, including easy at-a-glance views, long-term charts, and drill-down capabilities.—
Christopher Null,
Wired News,
4 June 2025
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Manufacturers have begun to feel the effects, but the overall job market has remained solid, with layoffs remaining relatively low, and inflation has not taken off.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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