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
Meanwhile, for time-sensitive shipments, Priam provides fast and reliable transport with priority handling through Air Freight solutions.
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Earth signs are known to be practical, reliable, grounded, and patient.
—Maya Layne, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
But in recent years, it’s become a reliable protective style.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 13 Feb. 2025
Long considered a reliable Democratic voting bloc, Latinos — particularly younger Latino men — shifted toward President Donald Trump in 2024.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 13 Feb. 2025
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Earth signs are known to be practical, reliable, grounded, and patient.
—Maya Layne, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
But in recent years, it’s become a reliable protective style.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 13 Feb. 2025
Long considered a reliable Democratic voting bloc, Latinos — particularly younger Latino men — shifted toward President Donald Trump in 2024.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
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What To Know Engelmayer is responsible for a Saturday ruling that blocked Musk and his DOGE allies from accessing sensitive Treasury records.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that cows have now contracted the variant of the virus that was responsible for the recent fatal case in the United States.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2025
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Air travel is the absolute safest form of transportation, according to a 2024 Transportation Statistics Report from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Still, some people with power but damaged equipment might not have safe access to heat, Beshear said Tuesday.—
Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
18 Feb. 2025
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One of Trump’s true skills is luring other people’s money.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes,
8 Feb. 2025
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For her first real estate purchase, the young owner of this compact, 300-square-foot apartment wanted all the amenities of a true home.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
8 Feb. 2025
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With best wishes, Camilla/ Thank you for your very helpful book.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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During the episode, Palmer asks SZA if Drake is a good kisser.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2025
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Just hours before kickoff, sportsbooks have the Chiefs as 1.5-point favorites over the Eagles, a number which has remained steady throughout the past week.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2025
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But the New York Sirens are holding steady at about 2,500 fans a game despite a permanent move to the Prudential Center in Newark, home of the NHL’s New Jersey Devils.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes,
8 Feb. 2025
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Matt Draeger knew that developing dependable offensive threats might be a challenge this season.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Retirees are leaning more on Social Security amid the decline of the traditional workplace pension, a dependable source of retirement income for generations of Americans.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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Eagles defensive linemen Josh Sweat and Milton Williams, who both tallied sacks in the Super Bowl, are expected to sit atop a solid free-agent group that should draw interest from New England.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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For his next attempt, Stephon Castle nabbed a solid hammer slam off an alley-oop look.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Both of those information sources are not trustworthy.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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Prosecutors also pointed to Combs’ recent actions behind bars to dismantle his team’s argument that Combs was trustworthy enough to be released from jail.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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