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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Recent Examples of dependability
Right guard O’Cyrus Torrence is in the final year of his rookie deal, and given his age, dependability and skill set, the Bills might have trouble retaining him on a long-term deal.
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Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 4 May 2026
These upgrades improve dependability in critical systems such as propulsion and aircraft launch operations, both essential for sustained carrier missions.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
His rise on draft boards reflects both production and dependability.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Editors look to Chick-fil-A as the ultimate stop for speed and dependability.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Lexus may make the most reliable luxury SUVs, but dependability isn't the determining purchasing factor for every new car buyer.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
And in a city that changes as quickly as Charlotte, dependability starts to feel like heritage.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
For the most part, the interior and deck teams gave us a master class in dependability, working in perfect harmony to overcome the obstacles presented by the nastiest guests possible.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
Clark is a steady presence, but the Bruins have had to navigate the Big Ten without his shooting streaks, defense and dependability.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 4 May 2026
These upgrades improve dependability in critical systems such as propulsion and aircraft launch operations, both essential for sustained carrier missions.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
His rise on draft boards reflects both production and dependability.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Editors look to Chick-fil-A as the ultimate stop for speed and dependability.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Lexus may make the most reliable luxury SUVs, but dependability isn't the determining purchasing factor for every new car buyer.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
And in a city that changes as quickly as Charlotte, dependability starts to feel like heritage.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
For the most part, the interior and deck teams gave us a master class in dependability, working in perfect harmony to overcome the obstacles presented by the nastiest guests possible.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
Clark is a steady presence, but the Bruins have had to navigate the Big Ten without his shooting streaks, defense and dependability.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependability
reliability
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This creates size, power, and reliability challenges—especially in contested environments.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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Utilities contend that squeezing investor returns could threaten grid reliability and modernization.—
Marc Levy,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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