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
However, visitors may download the local app Duva Drive to book reliable taxi services in advance.
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Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Lavender is a reliable favorite in many gardens and landscapes.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
As power demand rises, states that limit their ability to use reliable power sources are unnecessarily limiting their ability to grow and reliably meet demand.
—Paige Lambermont, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
Chemical Control Options Broadleaf herbicides are the most reliable control method for ground ivy.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
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Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Lavender is a reliable favorite in many gardens and landscapes.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
As power demand rises, states that limit their ability to use reliable power sources are unnecessarily limiting their ability to grow and reliably meet demand.
—Paige Lambermont, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
Chemical Control Options Broadleaf herbicides are the most reliable control method for ground ivy.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
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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The Moon moves through your 1st House of Identity, bringing focus back to what’s true for you.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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While that’s still true, some of these rising players are feeling the pain of fickle production, too.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
28 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
Adjective
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Then last June, the Nuggets snatched Wallace back from Minnesota, hiring him as their new co-general manager alongside his friend Ben Tenzer — another longtime Connelly disciple who’d been a steady hand behind the scenes in Denver’s front office since 2013.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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That drives pocket-protector wearing water engineers a little crazy, because steady outcomes are what these men and women live for.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Before that, Gardner Minshew failed as a bridge quarterback and Aidan O’Connell didn’t quite develop into a dependable starter.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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His recommendations and insider advice are 100 percent dependable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This is a solid and affordable Ethernet cable that is sufficient for most homes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Combined with flexible plan options and solid customer support, Cinch is a reliable choice for anyone seeking affordable home warranties without sacrificing quality.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Traditionally, official sources such as ministries and other government institutions are thought of as the most trustworthy sources, followed by professional sources, which include, for example, nongovernmental organizations or companies from the economic sector.—
Florian Wintterlin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Better ways to search There are more trustworthy places than social media to look for college scholarships, said Murphy Miller, director of membership experience, global engagement and education at the National Association for College Admission Counseling.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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