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
The British Empire understood that securing a reliable supply of potash was essential to its survival.
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Made By History, Time, 15 Apr. 2025
Its toll is seen as generally reliable by United Nations agencies and independent experts, though Israel has challenged its numbers.
—Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2025
Apple and Adobe are among a handful of stocks that continue to be reliable growers in the market, according to Goldman Sachs.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2025
With its vibrant design and reliable performance, the Resort Floral Quencher is a must-have accessory for all moms.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reliable
Made By History, Time, 15 Apr. 2025
Its toll is seen as generally reliable by United Nations agencies and independent experts, though Israel has challenged its numbers.
—Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2025
Apple and Adobe are among a handful of stocks that continue to be reliable growers in the market, according to Goldman Sachs.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2025
With its vibrant design and reliable performance, the Resort Floral Quencher is a must-have accessory for all moms.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reliable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
Adjective
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With the launch of Apex, the former Slate leadership team has set a new board of managing partners, who will be responsible for long-term growth and day-to-day management.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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According to court records, Francis alleges that a passenger who was in his car during the incident was responsible for shooting Griffin from the left-side backseat of the SUV after Francis and Griffin argued at the stoplight.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Be aware that sheds, storage facilities, mobile homes, and tents are not safe alternatives.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Refusal to act Realistically, Zuckerberg isn’t going to dive into making Instagram safer for teenagers.—
Parmy Olson,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Arguing that the Smithsonian somehow misleads people, somehow is unpatriotic, somehow is saying things that are not true.—
Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
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Voters are not famous for their patience or, as Joe Biden could explain, their fondness for higher prices, something that’s true even if this is a one-off adjustment.—
The Editors,
National Review,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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After a week full of monstrous swings, the S&P 500 posted its best weekly performance since November 23, while the Nasdaq saw its best week since November 2022, according to the financial data firm FactSet.—
Anne Marie Drummond Lee,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Shorts are the only categories whose winners are ineligible for best picture, acting, screenplay or any other major Oscar, due to their length.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That’s a steady, and still declining, drop compared to previous years (49 in 2023, 51 in 2022, and 61 in 2021).—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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In fact, Britain’s Ministry of Defence, in common with other analysts, assesses Russia’s rate of advance to have been in steady decline for six months, from about 730 square kilometers captured in November last year to just 143 last month.—
Andrew Carey and Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This all changed with the COVID-19 pandemic, which raised public consciousness of airborne threats and the need for dependable indoor filtration systems.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2025
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But War of the Kingdoms, conceived during the global streaming boom, hits the market as buyers are pulling back from ambitious (and expensive) series in favor of more dependable, lower-cost procedurals and action thrillers.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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It’s also cleverly engineered to do double duty: compost solid scraps and collect compost tea, a potent liquid fertilizer prized by plant lovers.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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Center Cooper Beebe provided solid reliability in his rookie season, but how far does his ceiling reach?—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The German Central Bank (Deutsche Bundesbank), which manages the asset, told Newsweek that the Fed in New York was a trustworthy partner for its gold.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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More than this, though, digital identity products are highly trustworthy and secure due to the immutable nature of blockchain technology.—
Charles Wayn,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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