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 dependable
At this price, the Bose SoundLink Flex is a pretty great find for anyone who needs a tough, dependable speaker.
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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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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
See all Example Sentences for dependable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependable
Adjective
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As a meta-analysis, the researchers noted that their report provides more reliable answers than a smaller, singular study.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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An uptick in office lease signings has led some to hope the office rental market has hit bottom, but others, like landlord and developer Garrett Lee, believe there’s a more reliable path forward than trying to convince tenants to return: converting offices into apartments.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The cruise lines themselves were responsible for another direct impact of $6.3 million—a significant impact in a nation where the average income is under $10,000 per year.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Air filters are responsible for allowing air coming from your system to circulate through your home.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This Coach Outlet find is roomy and measures 12 by 12 by 5 inches, and it’s made from pebble leather with a fabric lining that keeps your essentials safe.—
Carly Totten,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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But also, within love, within relationships, there should be a responsibility to protect; there should be a responsibility to make sure that person is safe.—
Max Gao,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
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The hotel whose setting and décor is the next best thing to visiting Austria is also full of the real family’s history.—
Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, contributor,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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Posada de las Flores also houses one of the town's best restaurants in its plaza-facing dining room with al fresco seating.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependable. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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