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
Set the scene Presiding over central Syntagma Square, the Grande Bretagne is a dependable constant in a city that has evolved and expanded over more centuries than most.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Her other dependable favorites are Vitamin A’s Ada Metallic Underwire One-Piece Swimsuit and Cupshe’s High Waisted V-Neck Twist Front Bikini Set.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Staples were hated for so long, and this quick change in sentiment for this dependable but lower growth group prompted us on Wednesday to downgrade Procter & Gamble to our hold-equivalent 2 rating .
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
In just a few years, she’s gone from viral breakout to one of country’s most dependable young headliners.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Her other dependable favorites are Vitamin A’s Ada Metallic Underwire One-Piece Swimsuit and Cupshe’s High Waisted V-Neck Twist Front Bikini Set.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Staples were hated for so long, and this quick change in sentiment for this dependable but lower growth group prompted us on Wednesday to downgrade Procter & Gamble to our hold-equivalent 2 rating .
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
In just a few years, she’s gone from viral breakout to one of country’s most dependable young headliners.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependable
Adjective
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Only 22 sites would have reliable climate conditions by mid-century, the study found.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Built for extreme cold Corvus One for Cold Chain uses industrial-grade barcode scanners with precise control over focus and exposure, enabling reliable label capture even when barcodes are frosted, damaged, or low contrast.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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State officials argue the conditions violate the constitutional rights of inmates and could be responsible for the high number of in-custody deaths.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Americans broadly disapprove of how Trump has handled the economy, immigration, and the cost of living—the three issues most responsible for putting him back in the White House.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Sirianni remains safe despite the outcry, yet two young Eagles stars don't even bother to pay attention to the noise.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Whether that will turn out to be a safer bet as investors are starting to get cold feet over AI as well?—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, makeup artists think spring breakers will pack their best cushion-y, cloud lips instead of their icy alternatives.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Kansas City figured its best sales pitch centered on its facilities and its location in the heart of America.—
Sam McDowell
Updated February 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependable. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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