as in responsible
worthy of one's trust
I need a reliable car that's not going to break down constantly
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Recent Examples of reliable
This, Doege said, is excellent evidence that the technique is reliable.
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Amber Dance, Quanta Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026
Actually, a better, more reliable solution than the billionaire tax for Democrats is to flip the House of Representatives in November.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The work focuses on giving robots a more reliable way to distinguish between ordinary touch and harmful physical interaction.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
But the nation's regional power grids generally maintained reliable electricity service, with natural gas and coal leading the way, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and other officials said.
—Matthew Daly, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reliable
Amber Dance, Quanta Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026
Actually, a better, more reliable solution than the billionaire tax for Democrats is to flip the House of Representatives in November.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The work focuses on giving robots a more reliable way to distinguish between ordinary touch and harmful physical interaction.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
But the nation's regional power grids generally maintained reliable electricity service, with natural gas and coal leading the way, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and other officials said.
—Matthew Daly, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reliable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
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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That’s true, even though the odds of getting hurt during travel are generally higher when driving.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Exercises like Aron’s 36 questions are designed to reveal the most interesting, truest things about a person, and self‑ disclosure, trust building, and mutual appreciation accelerate closeness.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 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
Adjective
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The finale, which focuses on a single subject (obsessed with and thus defensive of his own public nudity), comes closest to escaping a steady stream of antagonization and painting a nuanced portrait of what’s keeping a range of Americans from finding community.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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Your money can stretch further while your self-respect stays strong and steady.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Bring one pair of perfect, dependable jeans.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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Might the Chargers move on from their most reliable wide receiver and their most dependable offensive lineman in the wake of injuries to Slater and Alt?—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Next, environmentally friendly chemicals convert the rare earths from solid to liquid form, allowing selective separation.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Instead of focusing on common gases like water vapor or carbon monoxide, the scientists searched for sulfur-bearing molecules — elements that typically begin as solid grains in a young protoplanetary disk and thus suggest the planet formed through core accretion, according to the statement.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Twice a month, Amodei convenes his staff for a Dario Vision Quest, or DVQ, where the bespectacled CEO will speak at length about building trustworthy AI systems that are aligned with human values, broader issues like geopolitics and the impact Anthropic’s tech will have on the labor market.—
Parmy Olson,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Chop Robinson, the 2024 first-round pick, doesn’t seem trustworthy after 10 sacks in two seasons.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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