reliable
adjective
that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc..
reliably
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a word derived from
reliable.
Example Sentences
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Musk has said that it makes sense to wind down the Falcon rocket once Starship is “flying reliably several times per week.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
“We are not sure that we can reliably make models share our values.” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
One obstacle was that previous theory could only reliably describe frequencies below 1 Hz.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026
Nepotism drives out talent like Miller’s, and neither competence nor grit can be passed down as reliably as a bank account.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
She rocked, gazing out at the twilight, and the soothing feeling came reliably into her bones.
From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit
