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
Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
If his form has wavered, then so has a more literal kind of dependability.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Nicole Malliotakis, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Relying on complimentary onboard entertainment alone can leave you stuck staring at a blank screen—but the $12 Flight Flap turns your phone into a dependable entertainment hub.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
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Noun
And in a city that changes as quickly as Charlotte, dependability starts to feel like heritage.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
If his form has wavered, then so has a more literal kind of dependability.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Embrace dependable baseload generation.
—Nicole Malliotakis, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Relying on complimentary onboard entertainment alone can leave you stuck staring at a blank screen—but the $12 Flight Flap turns your phone into a dependable entertainment hub.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependability
Noun
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Even with stronger performance on knowledge benchmarks, reliability remains a concern for DeepSeek’s latest models.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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The reliability of new Ford vehicles has come into question in recent months after major recalls have impacted a wide range of popular models.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This Oxo spinner remains one of the most reliable options, with a smooth pump mechanism and sturdy construction that holds up better than most.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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In his first varsity season, the junior infielder/pitcher has developed into a reliable reliever for the Warriors.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This past offseason, discussion and speculation around Major League Baseball was that the Los Angeles Dodgers would be responsible for destroying the sport and the 2027 season.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cisco anticipates that by 2028, agentic AI will be responsible for a staggering 68 percent of all customer service and support interactions for companies.—
Bill Connolly,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Musk cofounded OpenAI as a nonprofit dedicated to creating safe AI, but Altman later launched a for-profit subsidiary and is now gearing up for an IPO.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Albanese noted that despite concluding that risks to Australian Jews were rising, the report found that no urgent changes were required to keep Australians safe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Here are The Denver Post’s 20 best fits remaining for the Broncos through rounds four, five, six, seven and beyond, if Denver indeed wants to have a good day Saturday.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Just being able to be available every single day and also just bring energy and be a good clubhouse guy.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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