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
The books are only one of many reasons to visit these dependable depositories.
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Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
One of the most consistent things about The Pitt, as dependable as fourth-year med student Dennis Whitaker getting gross stuff splashed on him, is that Santos will be a pain in the ass.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
Somebody stable and … dependable, Patti Piver said of her daughter Cati meeting soldier John Blauvelt.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2025
As a member of NATO, which was set up after World War II to counter the threat posed by the Soviet Union, Poland has been one of the most dependable U.S. allies as well as a stalwart supporter of Ukraine since Russia invaded in February 2022.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2025
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Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
One of the most consistent things about The Pitt, as dependable as fourth-year med student Dennis Whitaker getting gross stuff splashed on him, is that Santos will be a pain in the ass.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
Somebody stable and … dependable, Patti Piver said of her daughter Cati meeting soldier John Blauvelt.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2025
As a member of NATO, which was set up after World War II to counter the threat posed by the Soviet Union, Poland has been one of the most dependable U.S. allies as well as a stalwart supporter of Ukraine since Russia invaded in February 2022.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependable
Adjective
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What was long known to be fixed and reliable is now fluid and frightening.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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Now studying to become a nurse, Zipporah plans to open a clinic in her community and take out another loan to ensure her clinic has a reliable water supply.—
Matt Damon,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Promoting a Safe and Enjoyable Experience Ultimately, responsible participation is key to making 4/20 celebrations enjoyable and safe for everyone.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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This part of the agency, which had around 6,000 employees before the cuts, is responsible for new drug approvals as well as monitoring unexpected side effects after approval and making label changes.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Exploring, discussing and evaluating what would keep our residents safe is an integral part of being a legislator.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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On the bright side, healthy lifestyle choices, such as a good diet and regular exercise, offer even greater heart health protection for women.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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Any good headphones already do this to a certain extent.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependable. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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