as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season
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Recent Examples of dependable
The tri-band Eero Pro 6E gives you access to the 6 GHz spectrum in addition to the familiar 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz bands, for fast and dependable Wi-Fi.
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Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 8 July 2025
The Arvada Center art galleries have long been a dependable place to see the best in Colorado art.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
From acorn-sized beginnings to its towering oak tree proportions today, the concept of Citizenship by Investment (CIP) in the Caribbean has developed into a dependable source of foreign capital for countries.
—Jared McCallister, New York Daily News, 5 July 2025
This capability helps mitigate collision risks and promote sustainable space operations by providing accurate and dependable data to satellite operators and regulatory bodies.
—Fedex Express Contributor, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 8 July 2025
The Arvada Center art galleries have long been a dependable place to see the best in Colorado art.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
From acorn-sized beginnings to its towering oak tree proportions today, the concept of Citizenship by Investment (CIP) in the Caribbean has developed into a dependable source of foreign capital for countries.
—Jared McCallister, New York Daily News, 5 July 2025
This capability helps mitigate collision risks and promote sustainable space operations by providing accurate and dependable data to satellite operators and regulatory bodies.
—Fedex Express Contributor, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependable
Adjective
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But Amazon representatives insist drone deliveries are not only fast and reliable but safe, too.—
Russ Wiles,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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The outsoles are made with reliable rubber treads to provide vital traction on slick city streets and beyond, and the sleek leather exteriors will remain in pristine shape even if you get caught in an unexpected rainstorm.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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While the statue itself would be paid for by the people of France, the Americans would be responsible for its prodigious base.—
Mo Rocca
July 6,
CBS News,
6 July 2025
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The association will be responsible for all costs, according to the agreement.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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The company carried out launch and landing tests last year, with one of the hops reaching around 6.2 miles (10 kilometers) in altitude before executing a powered descent and safe landing.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
12 July 2025
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The linen cotton blend isn’t see-through and is safe to machine wash on a gentle cycle and even tumble dry on low afterward.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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But maybe, in an odd way, the timing is good, given the looming July 31 trade deadline.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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My hope is that in the next year or two the Heat can open up the roster and have the dollars to get one or two really good players to complement Bam and Tyler Herro and hopefully Kel’el Ware. – Joel, Fort Lauderdale.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependable. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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