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
However, Purdue’s Whelton said that effort — with homeowners submitting one sample to a commercial lab and then having to interpret data on their own — will not provide reliable risk analysis even for people wanting to return to homes that did not burn.
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Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 14 June 2025
Elon Musk's rift with President Donald Trump could open a pathway for Blue Origin to capture more government business if the New Glenn rocket is able to establish a reliable track record.
—ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025
Embrace tools that highlight alternate components that match form, fit and function, and offer reliable alternatives based on factors like cost, inventory, country of origin and lifecycle status.
—Steve Flagg, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Its toll is seen as generally reliable by U.N. agencies and independent experts, though Israel has challenged its numbers.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
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Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 14 June 2025
Elon Musk's rift with President Donald Trump could open a pathway for Blue Origin to capture more government business if the New Glenn rocket is able to establish a reliable track record.
—ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025
Embrace tools that highlight alternate components that match form, fit and function, and offer reliable alternatives based on factors like cost, inventory, country of origin and lifecycle status.
—Steve Flagg, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Its toll is seen as generally reliable by U.N. agencies and independent experts, though Israel has challenged its numbers.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
Adjective
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However, some data suggests magnesium influences several pathways in your body that are responsible for lowering circulating volume (the total amount of blood within the circulatory system).—
Laura Schober,
Health,
12 June 2025
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Whoever has possession of the bag is responsible for supplying snacks, essentials and anything else a teammate might need in the bullpen.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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However, more research is needed to determine if more than one to two eggs per day is safe.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Mosquitoes are a true scourge, responsible for up to one million human deaths per year.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Hoang said the online allegations — none of which were true — led to threats of violence against the university, and there was talk that some parents withdrew their children because of them.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Then, Bennett, the Panthers best player these playoffs, took a tripping penalty behind the play coming out of the offensive zone.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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As good as Trachtenberg is at keeping secrets, this particular one seems unlikely.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Unemployment held steady at 4.2% for a third consecutive month as the government revised job growth down for March and April.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Keeping a steady clip and clocking in at a blissful running time, Hall and Gandersman discover two of their movie’s best moment in car scenes.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Another dependable starter would fortify their group and could lessen the pressure on Will Warren, and relying on Luis Gil to return to form after missing the entirety of the season so far with a lat injury.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Hard, dependable workers only continue to grow and improve.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, a couple of the Panthers’ second-year defensive backs had solid showings.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen $16 $14 Amazon $17 Ulta On the hunt for a solid drugstore SPF option?—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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The trustworthy Way, meanwhile, has been dangerous this spring with her bat.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2025
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The Hustle also asked respondents to rate the trustworthiness of AI on a scale of 1 (completely untrustworthy) to 10 (entirely trustworthy).—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
6 June 2025
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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