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
That reliable iron lump brings the 5,000-pound car to 60 mph from a standstill in about 10 seconds, not so brisk a pace as to blow off a bad hairpiece.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
Each day, Lamb showed up with multiple catches and proved to be the reliable target he’s been through five seasons.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
This has led to university endowments dropping their private equity positions and pension plans dialing back on private equity in exchange for more bonds, regarded as a reliable investment in a high-interest environment.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 14 Aug. 2025
Buybacks, once the reliable support mechanism, are falling flat.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
Each day, Lamb showed up with multiple catches and proved to be the reliable target he’s been through five seasons.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
This has led to university endowments dropping their private equity positions and pension plans dialing back on private equity in exchange for more bonds, regarded as a reliable investment in a high-interest environment.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 14 Aug. 2025
Buybacks, once the reliable support mechanism, are falling flat.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reliable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
Adjective
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Your eyes do a remarkably good job of seeing in low-light conditions, thanks in part to what’s known as rhodopsin, a light-sensitive protein found in the retina of the eye—specifically in the rod cells, which are responsible for our ability to see at night.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
8 Aug. 2025
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Net price calculators are helpful tools for families to frame the cost conversation with real numbers and engage in dialogue about who will be responsible for what costs.—
Robert Cole,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Aug. 2025
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Orlando urgently needs a space that not only provides safe shelter but also offers essential services — veterans programs, children’s resources, health care, education and job support.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Gilded Age has been a true word-of-mouth phenomenon.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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These personal histories are brilliantly distilled in his biopic of Japanese terrorist Satoshi Kirishima, who, as one of the country’s most wanted men, successfully evaded capture for nearly 50 years before revealing his true identity on his deathbed.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But in general, if your heart age is younger than your actual age—or, just a couple years older—that’s a good sign, Khan said.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
9 Aug. 2025
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Lots of people succeeding at enterprise spells a good economy.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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With clean, steady gymnastics, Wong’s beam routines can contend.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Stabilize your camera with a tripod or a steady surface.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This outperformance with diminished risk illustrates the advantages of a more diversified strategy, which can provide a smoother and more dependable investment experience compared to the volatility of an individual stock.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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With a 20-megawatt, 200-megawatt-hour capacity, the plant proves that carbon dioxide can play a surprisingly powerful role in making renewable energy more dependable.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Frank has also tinkered with the team’s structure out of possession, giving them a more solid base to press high up the pitch without as many holes.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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Ward was solid in his preseason debut vs. the Bucs last week, completing 5-of-8 passes for 67 yards.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In other words, the things that matter going forward will be good reviews and review site management, great social presence, valuable and trustworthy online content, case studies and showcases of your work and media mentions in relevant, trustworthy titles.—
Lis Anderson,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Governance models are the guardrails that keep AI systems trustworthy and aligned with human values.—
Murugan Anandarajan,
The Conversation,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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