How to Use reliable in a Sentence

reliable

adjective

• He's not very reliable. You can't always count on him to do what he says he'll do.
• We can't write a report without reliable data.
• We need more reliable information before we can take action.
• Keep in Mind The side suction cups may not be too reliable.
  — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023
• The goal would be a range of reliable and cheaper launch companies to choose from by the late 2020s.
  — Jon Gertner, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2023
• He was traded in March 2021 to the Nuggets and became a reliable option.
  — Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 10 June 2023
• At any level, the goal is to build a reliable swing that will enhance your enjoyment of the sport.
  — Brian McCallen, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2023
• The figure is widely viewed as the most reliable one available.
  — Aya Batrawy, NPR, 29 Feb. 2024
• The former went from being a long-reliever to start the 2023 season to being one of the team’s more reliable starters down the stretch.
  — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2024
• Each is an iconic design, a great performer that’s a thrill to drive, and reliable.
  — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2024
• The versatile, reliable boards come with drip catchers and non-slip feet for easy use.
  — Rachael Hogg, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2024
• Best Running Shoe Deals The first step to any good (and safe) run is a reliable and comfortable pair of sneakers.
  — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2023
• Wong performed the same vault after a very brief warm up, cementing her spot on the team as a reliable athlete in a pinch.
  — Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2023
• The pre-distressed bomber (above) came from reliable chain store Mango and can be yours for $600, according to the brand’s website.
  — Faran Krentcil, WSJ, 3 Nov. 2023
• But as great as creating a reliable schedule can feel, don't be too strict or rigid about it.
  — Parents Editors, Parents, 11 June 2023
• This is a basic yet reliable range that doesn’t have too many bells and whistles, which, according to Moroney, is the best type.
  — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2023
• One of the best ways to keep your home tidy is to clean your floors on a regular basis, and a reliable vacuum makes this achievable.
  — Bridget Degnan, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2023
• But no one is panicking about a few false starts from its most reliable lineman.
  — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2023
• More simply put: Wolff may not be the most reliable narrator.
  — Oliver Darcy, CNN, 19 Sep. 2023
• Still, this is a reliable pick to keep your shower organized on a budget.
  — Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
• One of the most reliable above-ground pool brands, Intex, is featuring some of its most stellar sales right now, with Prime Day deals over 45% off.
  — Bree Pulver, Popular Mechanics, 12 July 2023
• Otherwise, a faster, more reliable commute will just be a false hope.
  — Globe Columnist, BostonGlobe.com, 10 July 2023
• Aren’t weather forecasts only reliable out to about eight to 10 days?
  — Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
• His work is known throughout the world to be dependable and reliable, as well as practical.
  — Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 14 June 2023
• An old reliable, chicken wings play well at most gatherings, and there's a whole roster of food spots ready to serve them up in restaurants or to go.
  — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2023
• Not only did Faber prove more than capable of filling the void, the former Gophers star from Maple Grove emerged as the most reliable player on the blue line.
  — Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2024
• The big trend now, said Michael Höglund, head of business area ground combat at Saab, is to bring supply chains closer to home and to create reliable backups.
  — Patricia Cohen, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2023
• Thanks to car-centric planning and a dearth of reliable buses and trains, just 5 percent of people in the U.S. use public transportation to get to work.
  — Kate Aronoff, The New Republic, 5 Oct. 2023
• If a reliable neti pot is crucial to your well-being, this one is a perfect, reliable choice.
  — Caroline Thomason, Verywell Health, 15 Dec. 2023
• And Ford couldn’t wait for the third-party charging companies to build a network as reliable as Tesla’s.
  — Umar Shakir, The Verge, 27 May 2023

Last Updated: 5 May 2024