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
Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
One of the oldest bars in the city, this Quality Hill mainstay is also a dependable spot for late-night grub.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
The Hammer’s free 30-minute meditations, co-presented by UCLA Health, are a dependable respite in the heart of Westwood.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Beyond her personal goals, India is a kind and dependable friend who actively supports her peers, collaborating on projects and offering encouragement during challenging moments.
—Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
At this price, the Bose SoundLink Flex is a pretty great find for anyone who needs a tough, dependable speaker.
—Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
One of the oldest bars in the city, this Quality Hill mainstay is also a dependable spot for late-night grub.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
The Hammer’s free 30-minute meditations, co-presented by UCLA Health, are a dependable respite in the heart of Westwood.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Beyond her personal goals, India is a kind and dependable friend who actively supports her peers, collaborating on projects and offering encouragement during challenging moments.
—Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependability
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Paired with an aging grid and the increasing risk of cyber threats, concerns are mounting about the grid's reliability.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Understanding its physiology involves dissecting the core components and processes that ensure authenticity and reliability.Glen Robinson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Therefore, this is indeed one of the only reliable metrics at this time to assess the company’s present valuation with.GuruFocus, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Countries or political actors involved in conflicts have incentives to hide or manipulate these numbers, while third parties might not have access to reliable information.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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The club is also responsible for any medical or dental costs associated with treating any injuries suffered at camp.Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Burchett suggested that the U.S. State Department had been responsible for this, under Democrat President 's administration.Chloe Mayer, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Federal and state firefighting efforts are operating from the air as long as wind conditions permit safe flights.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
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Of 26 people reported missing in the city since last Tuesday, Choi said 17 were found safe, two are believed to have died in the fires and one is likely staying in a local shelter.Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, despite her best efforts, Cunanan answered correctly and clinched the win with a final score of $19,400.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Bottomless mimosas are only a good value after your fourth mimosa, and most teens are plenty tanked after two.JiJi Lee, The New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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