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
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.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
In an era when athletes are often measured by their social media following or endorsement portfolio, Isaac quietly became one of Central Florida’s most dependable ambassadors.
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Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Naturally, that leaves fashion's most dependable staple waiting patiently for fall.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
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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
In an era when athletes are often measured by their social media following or endorsement portfolio, Isaac quietly became one of Central Florida’s most dependable ambassadors.
—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Naturally, that leaves fashion's most dependable staple waiting patiently for fall.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dependable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependable
Adjective
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Andrews, a lifelong resident of Red Hook Houses West, said the community has waited long enough for a reliable pool.
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No reliable figures are available for battlefield casualties in the war.
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Othram worked with Fort Worth police to identify McCurley as the man responsible.
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The Federal Aviation Administration regulates the airspace, and drone owners are responsible for knowing and abiding by those restrictions.
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Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions.
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Los Robles officials said that staff, patients and visitors were safe and that medical care was not interrupted at the hospital.
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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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Los Angeles stretches its NL West lead to 11 games and maintains MLB’s best record as Ohtani’s star power turns Sacramento’s nominal home crowd into a roaring Dodgers road show.
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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