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reliable
[ ri-lahy-uh-buhl ]
adjective
- that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.:
reliable information.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms: , ,
reliable
/ ɪˈɪəə /
adjective
- able to be trusted; predictable or dependable
Derived Forms
- ˈ, adverb
- ˌˈٲ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·a·i·ٲ ·a··Ա noun
- ·a· adverb
- ԴDzr·a· adjective
- non·a··Ա noun
- non·a· adverb
- ܲȴ-·a· adjective
- quasi-·a· adverb
- ܱt··a· adjective
- ܱt··a··ly adverb
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Example Sentences
Hegseth's Defense Department has been a reliable source for palace intrigue stories, as dangerously sloppy information security around military strikes in Yemen has led to a chaotic wave of firings.
“Typically, these types of questions take years to develop to make sure they’re valid and reliable and there’s multiple steps of review,” Basick said.
"The government will continue to be on the side of the people of Birmingham and to support the council into creating a sustainable, a fair and a reliable waste service that its residents deserve."
However, as conditions became more chaotic and medical sites repeatedly came under attack, this method became less reliable.
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and Justice Neil M. Gorsuch also live in Montgomery County, and both have been reliable supporters of religious liberty claims.
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