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
The British Empire understood that securing a reliable supply of potash was essential to its survival.
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Made By History, Time, 15 Apr. 2025
Its toll is seen as generally reliable by United Nations agencies and independent experts, though Israel has challenged its numbers.
—Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2025
Apple and Adobe are among a handful of stocks that continue to be reliable growers in the market, according to Goldman Sachs.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2025
With its vibrant design and reliable performance, the Resort Floral Quencher is a must-have accessory for all moms.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Made By History, Time, 15 Apr. 2025
Its toll is seen as generally reliable by United Nations agencies and independent experts, though Israel has challenged its numbers.
—Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2025
Apple and Adobe are among a handful of stocks that continue to be reliable growers in the market, according to Goldman Sachs.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2025
With its vibrant design and reliable performance, the Resort Floral Quencher is a must-have accessory for all moms.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reliable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
Adjective
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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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Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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The margins for error are always going to be thin on a cold, wet night like Monday, but Juan Soto is a safe bet any night.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Voters are not famous for their patience or, as Joe Biden could explain, their fondness for higher prices, something that’s true even if this is a one-off adjustment.—
The Editors,
National Review,
28 Mar. 2025
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When each channel is evaluated independently, the true value of awareness campaigns becomes invisible.—
Cody Greco,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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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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
Adjective
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That’s a steady, and still declining, drop compared to previous years (49 in 2023, 51 in 2022, and 61 in 2021).—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The flip side of America’s low savings and big trade deficits is a steady inflow of foreign investment as other countries sink their export earnings into the United States.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This all changed with the COVID-19 pandemic, which raised public consciousness of airborne threats and the need for dependable indoor filtration systems.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2025
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But War of the Kingdoms, conceived during the global streaming boom, hits the market as buyers are pulling back from ambitious (and expensive) series in favor of more dependable, lower-cost procedurals and action thrillers.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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It’s also cleverly engineered to do double duty: compost solid scraps and collect compost tea, a potent liquid fertilizer prized by plant lovers.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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Center Cooper Beebe provided solid reliability in his rookie season, but how far does his ceiling reach?—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The German Central Bank (Deutsche Bundesbank), which manages the asset, told Newsweek that the Fed in New York was a trustworthy partner for its gold.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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More than this, though, digital identity products are highly trustworthy and secure due to the immutable nature of blockchain technology.—
Charles Wayn,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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