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 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.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
But Amazon representatives insist drone deliveries are not only fast and reliable but safe, too.
—Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
Letting Tommy Kahnle, a reliable arm, walk has turned out to be a massive blunder.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
As such, trees grown from seed provide a reliable and affordable (free) option for backyard growers.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
But Amazon representatives insist drone deliveries are not only fast and reliable but safe, too.
—Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
Letting Tommy Kahnle, a reliable arm, walk has turned out to be a massive blunder.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
As such, trees grown from seed provide a reliable and affordable (free) option for backyard growers.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
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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Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Now, as the families prepare for next week's sentencing hearing on July 23, Patterson and Ward are hoping to give readers a true sense of the four victims.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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What's changing with Gemini on Android Currently, the official email and support pages aren't providing consistent information on Gemini's true behavior regarding this change and how to disable it.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The most important thing to consider when determining if a certain plant is a good match for hydrangeas is growing conditions.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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After all, how often would Canada's biggest hockey market have a chance to acquire Canada's best player?—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Qualified users should understand that legal medical use does not override employer policy or federal restrictions, and employers should be prepared to stand behind the decisions those policies produce. Parting Thoughts HB 46 continues Texas’ slow but steady march toward broader cannabis access.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The Federal Reserve on June 18 held interest rates steady at a range between 4.25% and 4.5% for a fourth straight meeting despite Trump's public lobbying for a lower rate and his insults directed at Powell.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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The new approach enables us to direct capital toward countries with dependable trade agreements and stable domestic markets.—
Jeffrey Bartel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Draper’s own forehand was misfiring, while his backhand—the dependable shot of his younger self—lacked the power to disturb someone in Čilić’s frame of mind.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The screen is solid, the speakers aren't bad, and the cameras are 1080p.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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For home improvement fans and DIYers looking to invest in quality power tools, this DeWalt deal is solid.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Cybercriminals frequently employ business email compromise (BEC) fraud schemes to deceive victims by impersonating a trustworthy individual or organization.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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That could disrupt the feedback loop, watering down community notes and making the whole system less trustworthy over time, X's research paper warned.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2025
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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