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 But his contributions as a late-inning defensive replacement and ultra-dependable pinch runner were vital. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 The answers determine whether AI becomes a dependable part of the company or just another impressive demo that never survives in real-world conditions. — William Jones, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 The safest communities invest in resilient infrastructure, modern fire stations, dependable water systems, wildfire mitigation, and thoughtful planning. — Ruben Grijalva, Oc Register, 1 Aug. 2026 The 20-year-old has developed rapidly at Italian side Como, a dependable source of attacking inspiration on the way to qualifying for the Champions League for the first time. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dependable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependable

Adjective

Comedy Central became one of TV’s most reliable stand-up farm systems beginning in the 1990s, implementing a mix of showcases, half-hours, roasts, late-night blocks and festival tie-ins to elevate the medium.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 July 2026
After hiring a small 50-person crew as a test run, the railroad company found Chinese laborers to be reliable and efficient.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of reliable

Adjective

Coming from someone responsible for one of the most consequential software projects on Earth, that feels like a fairly pragmatic assessment, not just hype.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026
Peter van Duijvendijk is a flood defense manager at the Schieland en de Krimpenerwaard water corporation, one of 21 such organizations covering the Netherlands that are responsible for issues including flood control.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of responsible

Adjective

Officers say the changes are aimed at addressing a recent rise in overnight disturbances while reassuring visitors and businesses that Old Sacramento remains a safe destination.

— Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 31 July 2026
City leaders say the buildings are safe and that data submitted to Florida regulators were miscategorized.

— David Smiley, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Definition of safe

Adjective

Even the Brewers, the leaders for team ERA, added another good arm just for safe measure.

— Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Chef Iñigo Lavado spent years hopping between Europe’s best kitchens, including Alain Ducasse and Ferran Adriá, before opening his namesake restaurant in the neighboring city of Irún in 2004.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026