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
More specifically, the council is tasked with load forecasting over the next 20 years and figuring out the most reliable and cost-effective resources that will meet that demand for the Pacific Northwest.
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Carleen Johnson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Dec. 2024
Whereas Swiatek — away from the French Open — has been far less reliable in the majors despite besting Sabalenka on titles and overall win percentage in 2024.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Doctors had been reportedly been struggling to get a reliable brain scan in efforts to eliminate the toxins in his system.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Dec. 2024
Yet these films are often huge successes for streaming services like Prime Video and Netflix — the Kissing Booth and Through My Window movies have been reliable staples of Netflix’s top ten.
—Josh Bell, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
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Carleen Johnson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Dec. 2024
Whereas Swiatek — away from the French Open — has been far less reliable in the majors despite besting Sabalenka on titles and overall win percentage in 2024.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Doctors had been reportedly been struggling to get a reliable brain scan in efforts to eliminate the toxins in his system.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Dec. 2024
Yet these films are often huge successes for streaming services like Prime Video and Netflix — the Kissing Booth and Through My Window movies have been reliable staples of Netflix’s top ten.
—Josh Bell, Vulture, 27 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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This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
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But to be able to get very still and quiet with yourself and to feel safe and comfortable and maybe even joyful in that, that is a different level of listening to yourself.Kristin Auble, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
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Certainly, that had been true in watching the Red Wings of late.Max Bultman, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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This topic of research started with a group of Japanese scientists trying to determine the true benefits of forest bathing—shinrin-yoku.Kathy Willis, WIRED, 28 Dec. 2024
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The wireless earbuds offer pretty good sound quality and effective noise cancellation, though not quite as good as the second-gen AirPods Pro.Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 20 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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Markets are overwhelmingly expecting the Bank of England to hold rates steady at its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Thursday, overnight index swap data shows.Karen Gilchrist,Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Investors will be listening closely for hints that the Fed is leaning toward holding rates steady in the coming months.Bryan Mena, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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But the Lakers still desperately need some dependable depth in the post.Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 27 Dec. 2024
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The standout characters, in terms of behavior and psychology, are Player 149 (Kang Ae-sim), a feisty and sentimental old woman devoted to her not always dependable son, Player 007 (Yang Dong-geun).Tom Gliatto, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Markets are nearing the close of a stellar year driven by a growing economy, solid consumer spending and a strong jobs market.Damian J. Troise and Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Learning Foundational Knowledge And Skills Computer science degrees provide our employees with a solid working foundation in computing principles, including software engineering and data structures.Steve Taplin, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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By being proactive in addressing open-source vulnerabilities, securing their training data and adopting rigorous supply chain monitoring, businesses can work to ensure their AI systems remain trustworthy and secure, better protecting themselves from the growing threats facing the AI ecosystem.Steve Wilson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Our audience can count on dedication and consistent professionalism because NBC 7 is a trustworthy source for meaningful stories across all platforms.NBC San Diego, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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