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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Experts, however, maintain that flying is safe still.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Francis hailed as 'true advocate for peace' In 2019, Francis became the first pontiff to set foot on the peninsula where Islam was born.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Walker will likely need time to develop in the right system, and the Raiders should wait until later to take a true off-ball linebacker.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 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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That Leicester side had unity, work ethic, dependable leadership, good planning, excellent recruitment and a never-say-die spirit that pulled them through.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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First, the district’s top priority is providing clean, dependable water to our growing region.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This offseason, the team didn't have to make too many outside additions as the roster is solid at most spots.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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For now, the economy remains in solid shape by several top measures.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
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 25 Apr. 2025.
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