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
What Happens Next As GM restructures its operations in China, attention will focus on how the automaker navigates ongoing challenges in what was once a dependable market.
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
There was nothing funny about being in the first healthy and dependable relationship of my life.
—Erin Foster, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
The Democratic consultant based in Arizona said Hobbs has built a narrative that appeals to Arizona’s electorate by positioning herself as balanced, dependable and sensible.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 May 2025
Research shows that shoppers trust brands with products that are reliable and dependable.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 19 May 2025
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
There was nothing funny about being in the first healthy and dependable relationship of my life.
—Erin Foster, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
The Democratic consultant based in Arizona said Hobbs has built a narrative that appeals to Arizona’s electorate by positioning herself as balanced, dependable and sensible.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 May 2025
Research shows that shoppers trust brands with products that are reliable and dependable.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependable
Adjective
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But Tabin is a more reliable defensive player than Roese, which gives her the edge.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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The roomy, lockable style is a reliable place to store just about anything, including bikes.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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However, some data suggests magnesium influences several pathways in your body that are responsible for lowering circulating volume (the total amount of blood within the circulatory system).—
Laura Schober,
Health,
12 June 2025
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Whoever has possession of the bag is responsible for supplying snacks, essentials and anything else a teammate might need in the bullpen.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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While relatively safe for humans in small doses, THC can be toxic for dogs.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Then, Bennett, the Panthers best player these playoffs, took a tripping penalty behind the play coming out of the offensive zone.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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As good as Trachtenberg is at keeping secrets, this particular one seems unlikely.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependable. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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