as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
movie cowboys always get on their trusty horses and ride off into the sunset
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Recent Examples of trusty
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
Ever wished your trusty stroller could magically power itself up those steep hills or through sandy beaches?
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
Your trusty yet tired iPhone XR may well run the latest and greatest software in iOS 18—and kudos to Apple’s engineering group for its work here—but the iPhone 16 assuredly runs it exponentially better.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Green followed suit, making the same slow walk with his trusty acoustic slung across his chest.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
Ever wished your trusty stroller could magically power itself up those steep hills or through sandy beaches?
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Over at Amazon, travelers swear by this trusty, $10 travel pill organizer, which has four compartments for your everyday medications, supplements, and more.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
Your trusty yet tired iPhone XR may well run the latest and greatest software in iOS 18—and kudos to Apple’s engineering group for its work here—but the iPhone 16 assuredly runs it exponentially better.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Eisenberg, who co-stars here with Kieran Culkin, wrote himself a role that suits him ever so well, playing the by-the-book, uptight David, a married man with a reliable job and a reliable life.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Chief among those potentially destabilizing forces is that a fellow Republican will be in the White House — a reliable drag on GOP members of Congress during midterm elections.John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
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The pros and cons of addressing ageism in DEI strategy may be moot given the political climate, but ignoring workplace ageism altogether is not a sustainable business strategy.Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The pros—and cons—of eliminating pennies Ernst’s knock on pennies was just a small part of a partisan letter that was primarily spent on attacking California public transit and the National Science Foundation.Greg McKenna, Fortune, 27 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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The figures referred to are from decades' worth of records and include convicts who are currently in prison.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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By 1898, 73% of Alabama’s state revenue came from convict leasing.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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As holiday travel begins, the necessities everyone needs on hand is their phone, a good pair of wireless headphones, and a reliable portable charger to power them up.Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Plot: Homer acquires Snake’s luxurious hair after the jailbird is sent to the electric chair.Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Movies Review: ‘Joker: Folie á Deux’ pairs two singing jailbirds but skimps on supervillainy Oct. 4, 2024 The movie was expected to fall short of the original’s impressive debut after generating only $7 million in Thursday previews.Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024
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According to the latest McKinsey research, last year’s Travel Tuesday alone was responsible for a 54% growth in the number of cruise bookings made.Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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This secretary is responsible for overseeing the nation's top agency in charge of administering housing law.Graham Kates, CBS News, 22 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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“Trusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusty. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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