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reliable

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adjective

re·​li·​able ri-ˈlī-ə-bəl How to pronounce reliable (audio)
1
: suitable or fit to be relied on : dependable
2
: giving the same result on successive trials
reliableness noun
reliably
ri-ˈlī-ə-blē How to pronounce reliable (audio)
adverb

reliable

2 of 2

noun

: one that is reliable

Synonyms

Adjective

Example Sentences

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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Who emerges as Bryce Young’s most reliable targets? The Arizona Republic, 9 Sep. 2022 That context and knowledge are critical for investors who are looking to put their money into something solid, reliable and likely to stay stable or grow long term, experts said. Riley Gutiérrez Mcdermid, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 To ensure you’re getting the most reliable signal, be sure to test the antenna in multiple locations in your home. Chris Morris, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 Rafael Mariano Grossi, the director of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said Friday that there was little likelihood of reestablishing reliable offsite power lines to the plant. Hanna Arhirova And Yuras Karmanau, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Sep. 2022 But as weather becomes less predictable and droughts more common, production may become less reliable—and the movement of food to the most vulnerable might grind to a halt. WIRED, 9 Sep. 2022 The Jets struggled to find a reliable kicker, however, and signed veteran Greg Zuerlein, who made 29 of 35 field-goal attempts for the Dallas Cowboys last season. Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 9 Sep. 2022 In trips to Asia, President Biden and other cabinet members like Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen have talked up manufacturers in allied nations like South Korea and Japan as more reliable alternatives to Chinese producers. Andrew Duehren, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 The usually reliable WinFuture has gotten wind that a new Chromecast launch should be happening any day, saying that a new device is already landing in dealer inventory systems. Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 8 Sep. 2022
Noun
The low-budget option is the definition of old reliable. Madison Yauger, PEOPLE.com, 21 July 2022 This old reliable is oil-free, fragrance-free, paraben-free, and allergy-tested. ELLE, 15 Mar. 2022 So the Ravens opted to take him out of the spotlight and turn to old reliable: Bynes. Childs Walker, baltimoresun.com, 21 Oct. 2021 Some are venerable right-wing reliables like National Review, The Washington Times, or Newsmax. Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 4 Sep. 2019 Atleti's biggest transformation comes at the heart of their defence, as old reliables Filipe Luis, Juanfran and captain Diego Godin were released when their contracts expired. SI.com, 19 Aug. 2019 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 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 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1569, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1852, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reliable was in 1569

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