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
Read on for reliable classic casseroles and dump-and-bake recipes that will help make those busy weeknights with the fam much more tasty—with a lot less prep time.
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
Many astronomers wonder if the DMS signature from K2-18b can really be trusted, and even question whether DMS is a reliable proxy for the presence of life to begin with.
—Perri Thaler, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2025
The 3-month Treasury yield this week moved above the 10-year note, a historically reliable indicator of a recession at the 12- to 18-month horizon.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
With a credit card and a garage, enthusiasts can build a virtually new Mustang from scratch using show-quality reproduction parts available from dozens of reliable suppliers.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
Many astronomers wonder if the DMS signature from K2-18b can really be trusted, and even question whether DMS is a reliable proxy for the presence of life to begin with.
—Perri Thaler, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2025
The 3-month Treasury yield this week moved above the 10-year note, a historically reliable indicator of a recession at the 12- to 18-month horizon.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
With a credit card and a garage, enthusiasts can build a virtually new Mustang from scratch using show-quality reproduction parts available from dozens of reliable suppliers.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
Adjective
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However, her response states that because legislative bodies are not responsible for enforcing laws, she is blocked from speaking to lawmakers.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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As a rule, the person making the gift (not the recipient) is responsible for any applicable federal gift taxes.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Waiting until fall to sow grass offers a simpler and safer solution.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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Trump threatens to put 200% tariff on French Champagne and other EU spirits — Jenni Reid 11 Hours Ago Gold hits new intraday all-time high Investors have been buying up safe haven assets such as gold in the midst of President Donald Trump's ramping trade war.—
Chloe Taylor,Sawdah Bhaimiya,Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The 50 Best Beach Towns In The South 2025 How Gulf Shores Became Our Home Which was true.—
Fannie Flagg,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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More than ever before, women feel the freedom to explore and embrace their true desires without fear of societal rejection.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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And snood size is the quickest, easiest way for a hen to gauge whether the gobbler strutting his stuff in front of her is a good genetic candidate for her future poults.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
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The city of Providence continues to be good to Pitino, who famously led Providence College to the Final Four in 1987 toward the beginning of his storied career.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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While this is promising, grocery stores are taking a measured approach before lowering prices, waiting to see if wholesale declines hold steady rather than immediately adjusting retail prices.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Unlike non-porous stainless steel, which doesn’t provide exposure to oxygen, concrete enables slow and steady oxygenation.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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The books are only one of many reasons to visit these dependable depositories.—
Tracy Scott Forson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Still, in a game that featured an abundance of high-level basketball, even a solid game from Brown might have been enough.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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The silver lining was that even though COST didn’t reclaim its all-time, 2022 highs until December 2023, short-term oversold conditions still led to solid buying opportunities along the way.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Finding trustworthy care will become only more pressing as the state braces for the needs of a rapidly aging population.—
Emily Alpert Reyes,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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Open up gradually in safe spaces with people who have proven themselves trustworthy.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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