DEPENDABLE Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

dependable

adjective

di-ˈpen-də-bəl

Definition of dependable

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 dependable This gap between a perfect demo and dependable production is the central challenge in physical AI. — Navin Chaddha, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 For importers, the challenge is maintaining dependable supply while adapting to changing trade requirements. — Shannon Hynds, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 Its flight heritage illustrates the importance of dependable computing hardware in missions where repairs are difficult or impossible. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026 Traoré still has to make his presence at the other end as dependable as his work with the ball. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dependable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependable

Adjective

Recent strategy resets among global energy majors BP, Shell and ExxonMobil illustrate a greater focus on delivering reliable supply and ensuring that infrastructure can meet fast-growing power demand.

— H.E. Dr Abdulla Saif Al Jarwan, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Their usefulness will depend on reliable navigation, robust fault responses and effective coordination between onboard systems.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of reliable

Adjective

The results help scientists keep nuclear weapons safe and functional without having to set one off.

— Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Recent surveys featured in this newsletter have found Democrats believe more strongly that vaccines are safe and effective, and Republicans are often more skeptical.

— Amanda Erickson, STAT, 20 Oct. 2026