How to Use reliable in a Sentence

reliable

1 of 2 adjective

• He's not very reliable. You can't always count on him to do what he says he'll do.
• We can't write a report without reliable data.
• We need more reliable information before we can take action.
• Keep in Mind The side suction cups may not be too reliable.
  — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023
• The goal would be a range of reliable and cheaper launch companies to choose from by the late 2020s.
  — Jon Gertner, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2023
• He was traded in March 2021 to the Nuggets and became a reliable option.
  — Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 10 June 2023
• At any level, the goal is to build a reliable swing that will enhance your enjoyment of the sport.
  — Brian McCallen, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2023
• The figure is widely viewed as the most reliable one available.
  — Aya Batrawy, NPR, 29 Feb. 2024
• The former went from being a long-reliever to start the 2023 season to being one of the team’s more reliable starters down the stretch.
  — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2024
• Each is an iconic design, a great performer that’s a thrill to drive, and reliable.
  — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2024
• The versatile, reliable boards come with drip catchers and non-slip feet for easy use.
  — Rachael Hogg, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2024
• Best Running Shoe Deals The first step to any good (and safe) run is a reliable and comfortable pair of sneakers.
  — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2023
• Wong performed the same vault after a very brief warm up, cementing her spot on the team as a reliable athlete in a pinch.
  — Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2023
• The pre-distressed bomber (above) came from reliable chain store Mango and can be yours for $600, according to the brand’s website.
  — Faran Krentcil, WSJ, 3 Nov. 2023
• But as great as creating a reliable schedule can feel, don't be too strict or rigid about it.
  — Parents Editors, Parents, 11 June 2023
• This is a basic yet reliable range that doesn’t have too many bells and whistles, which, according to Moroney, is the best type.
  — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2023
• One of the best ways to keep your home tidy is to clean your floors on a regular basis, and a reliable vacuum makes this achievable.
  — Bridget Degnan, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2023
• But no one is panicking about a few false starts from its most reliable lineman.
  — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2023
• More simply put: Wolff may not be the most reliable narrator.
  — Oliver Darcy, CNN, 19 Sep. 2023
• Still, this is a reliable pick to keep your shower organized on a budget.
  — Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
• One of the most reliable above-ground pool brands, Intex, is featuring some of its most stellar sales right now, with Prime Day deals over 45% off.
  — Bree Pulver, Popular Mechanics, 12 July 2023
• Otherwise, a faster, more reliable commute will just be a false hope.
  — Globe Columnist, BostonGlobe.com, 10 July 2023
• Aren’t weather forecasts only reliable out to about eight to 10 days?
  — Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
• His work is known throughout the world to be dependable and reliable, as well as practical.
  — Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 14 June 2023
• An old reliable, chicken wings play well at most gatherings, and there's a whole roster of food spots ready to serve them up in restaurants or to go.
  — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2023
• Not only did Faber prove more than capable of filling the void, the former Gophers star from Maple Grove emerged as the most reliable player on the blue line.
  — Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2024
• The big trend now, said Michael Höglund, head of business area ground combat at Saab, is to bring supply chains closer to home and to create reliable backups.
  — Patricia Cohen, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2023
• Thanks to car-centric planning and a dearth of reliable buses and trains, just 5 percent of people in the U.S. use public transportation to get to work.
  — Kate Aronoff, The New Republic, 5 Oct. 2023
• This is the 2020 Dell model, designed to be a reliable medium-duty workstation.
  — Stackcommerce Team, PCMAG, 6 Apr. 2024
• Full coverage around your toes will keep your feet cozy as the spring weather continues to fluctuate, and the reliable cork and latex footbed will still mold to your feet for a supremely personal fit.
  — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024

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reliable

2 of 2 noun

• So the Ravens opted to take him out of the spotlight and turn to old reliable: Bynes.
  — Childs Walker, baltimoresun.com, 21 Oct. 2021
• This old reliable is oil-free, fragrance-free, paraben-free, and allergy-tested.
  — ELLE, 15 Mar. 2022
• Also submitted for our hilarity are such reliables as the pot-smoking old lady and the elaborate cake that will never reach the finale intact.
  — Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2017
• The general public now, however, would see Mr. Trump’s generals as the reliables, the dependables, the sophisticates of the administration.
  — Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 10 Aug. 2017
• North Korea's weekend launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile further demonstrated that the country is consistently trying to come up with new, better ways to keep its nuclear deterrent reliable and safe from attack.
  — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 13 Feb. 2017
• So the Ravens opted to take him out of the spotlight and turn to old reliable: Bynes.
  — Childs Walker, baltimoresun.com, 21 Oct. 2021
• This old reliable is oil-free, fragrance-free, paraben-free, and allergy-tested.
  — ELLE, 15 Mar. 2022
• Also submitted for our hilarity are such reliables as the pot-smoking old lady and the elaborate cake that will never reach the finale intact.
  — Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2017
• The general public now, however, would see Mr. Trump’s generals as the reliables, the dependables, the sophisticates of the administration.
  — Peggy Noonan, WSJ, 10 Aug. 2017
• North Korea's weekend launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile further demonstrated that the country is consistently trying to come up with new, better ways to keep its nuclear deterrent reliable and safe from attack.
  — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 13 Feb. 2017

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024