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
Regardless of when Traore gets back on the court, Miller says the emergence of Codie as a reliable presence off the bench will help the Longhorns, especially come tournament time.
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Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
The only reliable way to get rid of bed bugs completely is to call in the professionals.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Its rugged terrain makes road transport nearly impossible, leaving roughly 300,000 people without reliable access to health care.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
From posture to elbow, knees to feet, these copper infused styles deliver reliable support without slowing you down.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
The only reliable way to get rid of bed bugs completely is to call in the professionals.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Its rugged terrain makes road transport nearly impossible, leaving roughly 300,000 people without reliable access to health care.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
From posture to elbow, knees to feet, these copper infused styles deliver reliable support without slowing you down.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reliable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
Adjective
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State officials argue the conditions violate the constitutional rights of inmates and could be responsible for the high number of in-custody deaths.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Americans broadly disapprove of how Trump has handled the economy, immigration, and the cost of living—the three issues most responsible for putting him back in the White House.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Sirianni remains safe despite the outcry, yet two young Eagles stars don't even bother to pay attention to the noise.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Whether that will turn out to be a safer bet as investors are starting to get cold feet over AI as well?—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But despite his characteristic command and media savvy, Jackson’s campaign never gained true momentum, scoring mixed results.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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This, however, is not true of US Skimo, which has been rapidly professionalizing as a governing body since the sport was announced as a future Winter Olympic event back in 2021.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, makeup artists think spring breakers will pack their best cushion-y, cloud lips instead of their icy alternatives.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Kansas City figured its best sales pitch centered on its facilities and its location in the heart of America.—
Sam McDowell
Updated February 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The finale, which focuses on a single subject (obsessed with and thus defensive of his own public nudity), comes closest to escaping a steady stream of antagonization and painting a nuanced portrait of what’s keeping a range of Americans from finding community.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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Your money can stretch further while your self-respect stays strong and steady.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Bring one pair of perfect, dependable jeans.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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Might the Chargers move on from their most reliable wide receiver and their most dependable offensive lineman in the wake of injuries to Slater and Alt?—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Gators snapped a six-game home losing streak to Kentucky with a solid 92-83 win on Saturday in front of the second-largest crowd in O'Connell Center history.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Crafted of solid marble, the primary bath’s 18th-century French tub had to be craned through the windows.—
Christine Lennon,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Election integrity is the bedrock of our republic— without secure and trustworthy elections, public confidence erodes and our democracy is undermined.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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By late 2020, however, Sam Altman himself had come to seem about as trustworthy as the average corporate megalomaniac.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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