as in reliability
worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence
her dependability as a friend, in good times and bad, is legendary
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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 dependability
Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025
Marcus Jones is a solid, if undersized, option in the slot, and Miles Battle, Isaiah Bolden and Alex Austin all showed potential in 2024, but the Patriots need another dependable outside cornerback.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
However, while the market for binoculars is mature and has plenty of choice, that’s not true of the monocular market, which is changing quickly but is less dependable.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2025
McDonald's has been utterly dependable since drive-throughs began popping up around the country in the 1950s.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The frames are flexible and well-cushioned, and the anti-fog technology was dependable (the two panes help regulate the temperature of the goggles).
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025
Marcus Jones is a solid, if undersized, option in the slot, and Miles Battle, Isaiah Bolden and Alex Austin all showed potential in 2024, but the Patriots need another dependable outside cornerback.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
However, while the market for binoculars is mature and has plenty of choice, that’s not true of the monocular market, which is changing quickly but is less dependable.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2025
McDonald's has been utterly dependable since drive-throughs began popping up around the country in the 1950s.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependability
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One is to launch uncrewed missions first, to test the reliability of the technology for making oxygen and rocket fuel, for example, or for growing crops on Mars.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, the reliability of natural gas and coal power generation sites is almost half that of nuclear facilities.—
Gary Collins,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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By Alice Park February 4, 2025 3:16 PM EST Now that bird flu has been detected in animals in all 50 states, and nearly 70 cases have been confirmed in people, health officials are racing to find better and more reliable ways to track the virus.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
4 Feb. 2025
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Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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What To Know Engelmayer is responsible for a Saturday ruling that blocked Musk and his DOGE allies from accessing sensitive Treasury records.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that cows have now contracted the variant of the virus that was responsible for the recent fatal case in the United States.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Thirty-four percent think democracy will be safe only if Biden wins and 33% only if Trump wins.—
Rich Lowry,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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When the strawberries have been cleaned, the fruit is safe to consume.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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With best wishes, Camilla/ Thank you for your very helpful book.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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During the episode, Palmer asks SZA if Drake is a good kisser.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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