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
Read on for reliable classic casseroles and dump-and-bake recipes that will help make those busy weeknights with the fam much more tasty—with a lot less prep time.
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
Many astronomers wonder if the DMS signature from K2-18b can really be trusted, and even question whether DMS is a reliable proxy for the presence of life to begin with.
—Perri Thaler, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2025
The 3-month Treasury yield this week moved above the 10-year note, a historically reliable indicator of a recession at the 12- to 18-month horizon.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
With a credit card and a garage, enthusiasts can build a virtually new Mustang from scratch using show-quality reproduction parts available from dozens of reliable suppliers.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
Many astronomers wonder if the DMS signature from K2-18b can really be trusted, and even question whether DMS is a reliable proxy for the presence of life to begin with.
—Perri Thaler, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2025
The 3-month Treasury yield this week moved above the 10-year note, a historically reliable indicator of a recession at the 12- to 18-month horizon.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
With a credit card and a garage, enthusiasts can build a virtually new Mustang from scratch using show-quality reproduction parts available from dozens of reliable suppliers.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
Adjective
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Typically, a parent is responsible for reporting income for all of their children—often resulting in multiple tax returns filed per family.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Those are the people responsible for staffing airports and checking to make sure passengers do not have weapons or explosives.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Children raped while fetching water For families that managed to remain together, there is no safe place to go and little infrastructure to protect them from the armed factions.—
Salma Abdelaziz,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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Interest in buying gold can rise sharply in times of uncertainty, as anxious investors seek safe havens for their money.—
TIME,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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The 50 Best Beach Towns In The South 2025 How Gulf Shores Became Our Home Which was true.—
Fannie Flagg,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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For 40 years, most computer scientists assumed that Yao’s conjecture was true.—
Steve Nadis,
WIRED,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The ‘90s was good to the magazine industry for the most part.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Although their relationship shifted over the years, Colby recalled his mom always having his best interest at heart during the early years of his childhood.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Transportation accidents remained steady in third place overall, but the second leading cause for women.—
Doug Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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Williams Is The Big Upside Surprise The Williams team has been making steady progress under its new ownership and with James Vowles at the helm.—
Rob Reed,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This romantic number takes design direction from a field of blooming cornflowers and is a pitch-perfect match for ballet flats, a treasured pair of kitten heels, or even sturdy and dependable white sneakers — looking flawless in each and every context.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
15 Mar. 2025
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The books are only one of many reasons to visit these dependable depositories.—
Tracy Scott Forson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Still, in a game that featured an abundance of high-level basketball, even a solid game from Brown might have been enough.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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This sign is crafted from solid wood and has a burlap string and bow, along with a rainbow marshmallow peep design.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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His work included founding the All About Vision website, created to provide consumers with trustworthy information on eye health and vision correction.—
Elaine Alfaro,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Referring clients to trustworthy resources is a great way to add value to your relationships and to encourage referrals in return.—
Todd Villeneuve,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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