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
Even more reliable are periods when the stock market falls during the period from July 31 to October 31, in which case the incumbent has been replaced 89% of the time.
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Kate Gibson, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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, 4 Nov. 2024
And with few moving parts, the Harmonic Drive is highly reliable and durable.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Polling shows Trump trailing Harris significantly among women, who make up a majority of the electorate and are more reliable voters.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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Kate Gibson, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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, 4 Nov. 2024
And with few moving parts, the Harmonic Drive is highly reliable and durable.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Polling shows Trump trailing Harris significantly among women, who make up a majority of the electorate and are more reliable voters.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
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Whoever was responsible for sponsorships and product integration this season definitely just stopped trying at some point.Alice Burton, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Senior officials from Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Fiji pointed to a report that found Australia, Canada and Britain are responsible for 60% of emissions generated by fossil fuel extraction across the 56 members of the Commonwealth since 1990, despite representing only 6% of the Commonwealth’s population.Mahalia Dobson, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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There are several safe bases scattered throughout the Zone where Skif can interact with non-player characters to advance the story missions.Issy van der Velde, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Context: Mining firms have sought safe harbor in mergers or cut production as benchmark lithium prices last month tumbled to a three-year low amid a glut of Chinese supply.Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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This is especially true if a maker has a particular project or range of projects in mind.Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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Hospital officials have said that's not true – and, in fact, would be a violation of a new Ohio law.Amber Hunt, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
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They are gone, presumably for good, a full 21 months before the end of Lo’s two-year lease.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Small Pockets of Cover Similarly, other small pockets of cover can be good, too.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Slow and steady is the way to go when taking a cold shower.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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Having proof of a steady income can significantly improve your chances of securing financing, even with low credit.True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Detroit rep favorite Antoine McKay, always dependable and able to mine great humor from even the most serious moments, brings warmth and belly laughs to the part of salesman Russell.Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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College-age voters have traditionally been considered less dependable than other voting blocs.Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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Blackwood was coming off a 44-save performance in the Sharks’ 1-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday, continuing a trend of solid play.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The 100 denier nylon was plenty hearty for our stress testing as were the large zippers with solid straightforward pulls.Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2024
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Tunisians, therefore, have an opportunity—and an obligation—to build a new, more trustworthy and effective political class over the next five years.Sarah E. Yerkes, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
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The promoters generally depict their products as dependable and their output as trustworthy.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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