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
Certainly possible Brandon Carlo The 27-year-old has settled in as a dependable defensive defenseman and penalty killer.
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Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
In the past half-decade, the formerly independent artist's growth into a dependable Warner Music Group hitmaker has, with each release, depended less on his cultural ties to his Texas roots and Western culture.
—Marcus K. Dowling, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
Box is a dependable cloud storage and file-sharing service focused more on the former than the latter.
—PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
Not that long ago, dependable Big Bear accommodation options were limited to cabin rentals, but a few hotels have opened recently and with reasonable rates.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
In the past half-decade, the formerly independent artist's growth into a dependable Warner Music Group hitmaker has, with each release, depended less on his cultural ties to his Texas roots and Western culture.
—Marcus K. Dowling, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
Box is a dependable cloud storage and file-sharing service focused more on the former than the latter.
—PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
Not that long ago, dependable Big Bear accommodation options were limited to cabin rentals, but a few hotels have opened recently and with reasonable rates.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependable
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The analog sticks are sturdy and reliable, the d-pad is a little weirdly placed but otherwise great, and everything else about it feels sufficiently premium.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Real-time Data Requirements: Applications like autonomous driving or predictive analytics require constant and reliable data streams, which can be challenging to maintain.Max (Chong) Li, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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According to police, the suspect is believed to be responsible for a triple homicide earlier that night in Mahomet, Ill., roughly 140 miles south of Berwyn.Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Elon Musk Called 'President' as Trump Follows in His Footsteps on CR Bill What To Know The House speaker, the majority political party leader, is responsible for presiding over House meetings and maintaining the order and rules of the legislative branch.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Teamsters union is looking for Amazon to recognize a contract that includes higher wages, better benefits and safer working conditions.Dan Medeiros, The Enquirer, 26 Dec. 2024
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This can be done through cloud services or external storage devices to ensure your data is safe.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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And the spiritual rationale for generosity turns out to be the same as the worldly one: hope in a good future.Matthew Scogin, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Shoes with good cushioning and substantial arch support can help take some pressure off your heels and alleviate that discomfort.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependable. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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