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
That dependable radicchio holds up well to vinaigrette and is the perfect foil for all the other crunchy, savory, creamy things to keep it interesting, ’cause listen, nobody wants a boring salad.
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Kristen Tauer, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
This romantic number takes design direction from a field of blooming cornflowers and is a pitch-perfect match for ballet flats, a treasured pair of kitten heels, or even sturdy and dependable white sneakers — looking flawless in each and every context.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Mar. 2025
The Bruins thought highly enough of the 2022 second-rounder to part with Carlo, their dependable right-shot defenseman.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
On the other hand, researchers also found that stable, dependable support reduces attachment avoidance.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Kristen Tauer, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
This romantic number takes design direction from a field of blooming cornflowers and is a pitch-perfect match for ballet flats, a treasured pair of kitten heels, or even sturdy and dependable white sneakers — looking flawless in each and every context.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Mar. 2025
The Bruins thought highly enough of the 2022 second-rounder to part with Carlo, their dependable right-shot defenseman.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
On the other hand, researchers also found that stable, dependable support reduces attachment avoidance.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependable
Adjective
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When the Cubs have a lead, Counsell goes to a reliable late-game formula with relievers Julian Merryweather, Porter Hodge and Ryan Pressly.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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This issue was placed on display when Tanner Houck, one of the team's more reliable pitchers, brutally struggled in his last start.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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With the launch of Apex, the former Slate leadership team has set a new board of managing partners, who will be responsible for long-term growth and day-to-day management.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The new board will be responsible for the day to day management of Apex and will be key in setting the company’s agenda for future and long term growth.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Until there is, the safest approach may be not to share at all.—
Abigail Dubiniecki,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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So Far Cannes' Thierry Fremaux Wants 'Mission: Impossible 8,' Teases 2025 Fest Lineup and Moves on From the 'Emilia Perez' Controversy (EXCLUSIVE) That safe haven could also be an alternative to the normal escape route people take out of Gilead.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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After a week full of monstrous swings, the S&P 500 posted its best weekly performance since November 23, while the Nasdaq saw its best week since November 2022, according to the financial data firm FactSet.—
Anne Marie Drummond Lee,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Shorts are the only categories whose winners are ineligible for best picture, acting, screenplay or any other major Oscar, due to their length.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependable. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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