as in responsible
worthy of one's trust
I need a reliable car that's not going to break down constantly
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Recent Examples of reliable
Whether the goal is a reliable pair for occasional trips to snowy mountains or daily use on icy city streets, the right boot can make all the difference.
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Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
The MacBook Air is built for those who need a reliable, portable laptop that can keep up with multitasking demands.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 9 Jan. 2025
For the time being, reliable predictions about volcanic eruptions are rarely possible more than a few days in advance, according to the Smithsonian’s Global Volcanism Program.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
The right-hander would add a reliable starter at the top of the rotation.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
The MacBook Air is built for those who need a reliable, portable laptop that can keep up with multitasking demands.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 9 Jan. 2025
For the time being, reliable predictions about volcanic eruptions are rarely possible more than a few days in advance, according to the Smithsonian’s Global Volcanism Program.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
The right-hander would add a reliable starter at the top of the rotation.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
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The data show those programs were responsible for planting just under 2,000 trees in the 2017 fiscal year.Alyssa Johnson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Snow will be responsible for evolving the Company’s strategic vision, planning and implementing the organization’s key priorities, defining and driving the organization’s long-term strategic plan and ensuring organizational alignment with it.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 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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An Expert Opinion Ferrer, a licensed clinical social worker and the founder of Calma Counseling, emphasized the importance of staying true to one's personal values in tricky family situations.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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If this point of view is true of my colleagues, the fault lies with medical training, not with the individual doctor.Alessandra Hirsch, Chicago Tribune, 15 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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That number has remained fairly steady for the last year, generally fluctuating between 35,000 and just under 40,000 since late 2023.Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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That number has remained fairly steady for nearly two decades, according to a report.Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 17 Jan. 2025
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Other uncapped ‘keepers to watch include Roman Celentano, who is a starter for perennial contender Cincinnati and is a dependable shot-stopper, and Diego Kochen, who is now first-choice for Barcelona Atletic (the club’s B team) and among the most promising teenage ‘keepers in the world.Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Professional officers are not, in fact, dependable foot soldiers because their allegiances lie elsewhere: with the constitutional regime or with the armed forces as an institution.Ronald R. Krebs, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
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The Jayhawks hope solid defense translates well on the road Saturday.Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2025
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But last year's average of 186,000 new jobs a month still slightly exceeds the pre-pandemic average of 182,000 from 2016-2019, solid years for the economy.PAUL WISEMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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A lot of that is contingent on both the government and private sector being able to get accurate information out to people in a timely and trustworthy way.Alice Park, TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
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Looking for the most trustworthy Michigan online casinos with all your favorite games?Christopher Gerlacher, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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