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 dependable
This is a great pick for people who want a straightforward, dependable trampoline without a lot of extra setup or bulk.
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Jordan Galloway, SELF, 15 July 2025
There are certain areas that are not as strong or as dependable as others, but the defense has improved by wide miles from the team that O’Connell had in his first season in 2022.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
The new approach enables us to direct capital toward countries with dependable trade agreements and stable domestic markets.
—Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Draper’s own forehand was misfiring, while his backhand—the dependable shot of his younger self—lacked the power to disturb someone in Čilić’s frame of mind.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 12 July 2025
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Jordan Galloway, SELF, 15 July 2025
There are certain areas that are not as strong or as dependable as others, but the defense has improved by wide miles from the team that O’Connell had in his first season in 2022.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
The new approach enables us to direct capital toward countries with dependable trade agreements and stable domestic markets.
—Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Draper’s own forehand was misfiring, while his backhand—the dependable shot of his younger self—lacked the power to disturb someone in Čilić’s frame of mind.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependable
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At 6-foot-2 and 207 pounds, he's displayed reliable hands and a crisp release, looking the part throughout individual drills.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
3 Aug. 2025
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We’re buoyed by recent news that Gov. Hochul has directed the New York Power Authority to build a zero-emission nuclear power plant, and is clear-eyed about how a lack of reliable, affordable power will jeopardize the pro-business climate her administration has been working to foster.—
Linda Baran,
New York Daily News,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Melinda Trego is responsible for tools—including speech-generating software and eye-gazing technology—that allow people with verbal disabilities and degenerative conditions to communicate with their eyes.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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As of December, data centers could be responsible for roughly half of new power demand in Texas, which is expected to drive summer grid peaks from 86 gigawatts today to 150 in 2030.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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The performance itself begins at 7:20 p.m., followed by an after-party at 9 p.m. Event organizers encourage rideshare for a safe and carefree experience, though free parking is available across the street from the venue at 6101 Highland Campus Dr. Building 3000.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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The lesson of Lilith Fair — that women artists could have their own stage on which to perform and feel safe — will be front and centre as the Canadian documentary launches in Toronto.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
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The cocktails are classic and the wine list is so good that it's been lauded by Wine Spectator magazine.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Despite that, the Lyriq-V’s looks, comfort and features are as good as anything on the road.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependable. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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