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
And huge parts of the city struggle with high unemployment, rampant violent crime and a lack of adequate housing and reliable services.
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Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 11 May 2025
In interviews with the top ad chiefs among the legacy media companies, executives touted sure-fire content and reliable viewership metrics in an effort to demonstrate the importance of advertising during uncertain times.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 11 May 2025
The buttery-soft jeans are my most comfortable denim, and finding a reliable white pair in the past has often been a struggle.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 11 May 2025
At a time when trust in institutions is declining, access to reliable information feels harder to come by, and the need for noncommercial, high-quality early-childhood content is greater than ever, public media stands apart as a vital and unifying source.
—Mark G. Contreras, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2025
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Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 11 May 2025
In interviews with the top ad chiefs among the legacy media companies, executives touted sure-fire content and reliable viewership metrics in an effort to demonstrate the importance of advertising during uncertain times.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 11 May 2025
The buttery-soft jeans are my most comfortable denim, and finding a reliable white pair in the past has often been a struggle.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 11 May 2025
At a time when trust in institutions is declining, access to reliable information feels harder to come by, and the need for noncommercial, high-quality early-childhood content is greater than ever, public media stands apart as a vital and unifying source.
—Mark G. Contreras, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
Adjective
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That can backfire spectacularly, since taxpayers are responsible for what’s on their tax return.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Parker was responsible for batting in all four of the team's runs.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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In healthy cultures, people feel safe to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and explore new ideas.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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The formula for ‘true tackles’ is slightly more long-winded: tackles + challenges lost + fouls committed.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The young man is at a crossroads between pursuing shallow, glitzy easy money, or being true to his emotional and artistic muses.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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The win was the fifth in a row for Detroit and 20th in its last 28 games, and raised its division-leading record to 35-21, good for a .655 winning percentage.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Before an ankle injury derailed his season last year, Robinson was on pace for a historic offensive rebounding campaign and was widely considered the league’s best on the glass.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Those heartbreaking moments led to the slow and steady decline that started in the 2000s.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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Keeping your magnesium intake steady through diet and supplements can help offset caffeine's impact.—
Health,
Health,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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There was nothing funny about being in the first healthy and dependable relationship of my life.—
Erin Foster,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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The Democratic consultant based in Arizona said Hobbs has built a narrative that appeals to Arizona’s electorate by positioning herself as balanced, dependable and sensible.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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These dildos were solid and made to sit above the pubic bone, custom made to measurements provided by purchasers, who were often men.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
23 May 2025
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While the bullpen has been a bit of a mess, the starting rotation has been solid.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Most and least trusted sites The poll — which sampled 2,211 U.S. adults May 11-12 — gave respondents a list of 52 outlets and asked them to rate them as very trustworthy, trustworthy, untrustworthy, very untrustworthy or none of these.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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This shows how attackers use AI buzzwords to make their tools seem more advanced or trustworthy to buyers.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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