as in reliability
worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence
her dependability as a friend, in good times and bad, is legendary
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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 dependability
Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025
Marcus Jones is a solid, if undersized, option in the slot, and Miles Battle, Isaiah Bolden and Alex Austin all showed potential in 2024, but the Patriots need another dependable outside cornerback.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
However, while the market for binoculars is mature and has plenty of choice, that’s not true of the monocular market, which is changing quickly but is less dependable.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2025
McDonald's has been utterly dependable since drive-throughs began popping up around the country in the 1950s.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The frames are flexible and well-cushioned, and the anti-fog technology was dependable (the two panes help regulate the temperature of the goggles).
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025
Marcus Jones is a solid, if undersized, option in the slot, and Miles Battle, Isaiah Bolden and Alex Austin all showed potential in 2024, but the Patriots need another dependable outside cornerback.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
However, while the market for binoculars is mature and has plenty of choice, that’s not true of the monocular market, which is changing quickly but is less dependable.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2025
McDonald's has been utterly dependable since drive-throughs began popping up around the country in the 1950s.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependability
Noun
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For industries that rely on real-time connectivity—whether in logistics, streaming services, or online marketplaces—network reliability is critical.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Good question—after all, Jaguars are not renowned for being paragons of reliability.—
Eric Bangeman,
Ars Technica,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Earth signs are known to be practical, reliable, grounded, and patient.—
Maya Layne,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, for time-sensitive shipments, Priam provides fast and reliable transport with priority handling through Air Freight solutions.—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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What To Know Engelmayer is responsible for a Saturday ruling that blocked Musk and his DOGE allies from accessing sensitive Treasury records.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The highly contagious virus was responsible for the deaths of more than 40 million egg-laying birds last year and has been a contributing factor to the soaring price of eggs across the country, as the USDA requires the culling of entire flocks to stop the spread if the virus is detected.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Air travel is the absolute safest form of transportation, according to a 2024 Transportation Statistics Report from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Still, some people with power but damaged equipment might not have safe access to heat, Beshear said Tuesday.—
Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
18 Feb. 2025
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If that’s the case, according to best appraisal practices, they should not be considered true indicators of market value for all properties of their type.—
Fritz Kaegi,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Neither former Mayor Bill de Blasio nor incumbent Mayor Adams signed the Council bill; as both mayors were getting good legal advice.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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