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
Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Other uncapped ‘keepers to watch include Roman Celentano, who is a starter for perennial contender Cincinnati and is a dependable shot-stopper, and Diego Kochen, who is now first-choice for Barcelona Atletic (the club’s B team) and among the most promising teenage ‘keepers in the world.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Professional officers are not, in fact, dependable foot soldiers because their allegiances lie elsewhere: with the constitutional regime or with the armed forces as an institution.
—Ronald R. Krebs, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
Those affected by the fires told the outlet that the app has been more dependable than other sources of information.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
In Craig Berube’s system built on being responsible in the defensive zone and not allowing the opposition close to goal, Jake McCabe has been as dependable and important as almost any other defender this season.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Other uncapped ‘keepers to watch include Roman Celentano, who is a starter for perennial contender Cincinnati and is a dependable shot-stopper, and Diego Kochen, who is now first-choice for Barcelona Atletic (the club’s B team) and among the most promising teenage ‘keepers in the world.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Professional officers are not, in fact, dependable foot soldiers because their allegiances lie elsewhere: with the constitutional regime or with the armed forces as an institution.
—Ronald R. Krebs, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
Those affected by the fires told the outlet that the app has been more dependable than other sources of information.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependability
Noun
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However, cost sensitivity and supply chain reliability remain areas of caution.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Jan. 2025
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In contrast, Eurostar’s low ranking reflects its steep prices and poor reliability score.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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An uptick in office lease signings has led some to hope the office rental market has hit bottom, but others, like landlord and developer Garrett Lee, believe there’s a more reliable path forward than trying to convince tenants to return: converting offices into apartments.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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As a meta-analysis, the researchers noted that their report provides more reliable answers than a smaller, singular study.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Health,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The cruise lines themselves were responsible for another direct impact of $6.3 million—a significant impact in a nation where the average income is under $10,000 per year.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Air filters are responsible for allowing air coming from your system to circulate through your home.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This Coach Outlet find is roomy and measures 12 by 12 by 5 inches, and it’s made from pebble leather with a fabric lining that keeps your essentials safe.—
Carly Totten,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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But also, within love, within relationships, there should be a responsibility to protect; there should be a responsibility to make sure that person is safe.—
Max Gao,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The hotel whose setting and décor is the next best thing to visiting Austria is also full of the real family’s history.—
Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, contributor,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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Posada de las Flores also houses one of the town's best restaurants in its plaza-facing dining room with al fresco seating.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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