as in reliability
worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence
her dependability as a friend, in good times and bad, is legendary
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season
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Recent Examples of dependability
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Since that was our biggest worry, the Luna controller got especially high marks for dependability.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
25 May 2026
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
In PCMag's review, the Motorola Edge (2023) was praised as a solid midrange Android phone, offering thoughtful improvements over its predecessor and dependable everyday performance at a reasonable price.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
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Noun
That kind of dependability is what made the 10 seasons of reliable and not-very-taxing TV so rewarding.
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Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Since that was our biggest worry, the Luna controller got especially high marks for dependability.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
25 May 2026
Adjective
After seven years, $150 million and 31 of 34 miles already under ground, the state has halted a pipeline project designed to provide a more dependable natural gas supply to the booming southeastern Connecticut economy.
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Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
In PCMag's review, the Motorola Edge (2023) was praised as a solid midrange Android phone, offering thoughtful improvements over its predecessor and dependable everyday performance at a reasonable price.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependability
reliability
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If new cars can't come straight out of the factory completely free of software errors, automakers can issue regular free updates and patches to vehicles to avoid safety and reliability issues down the line.
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On Monday, Six Flags announced that the ride's manufacturer would make enhancements to the Gold Rusher's vehicle to improve its performance, availability, and reliability.
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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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