How to Use dependable in a Sentence

dependable

adjective
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  • Over the years there had been just a couple of dependable spots to find them.
    — Taylor Piephoff, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • But in the right climate and with the right outfit, these jeans can be dependable go-tos.
    — Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Zeitler and Moses are dependable workhorses on the right side.
    — Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Very steady and dependable, strong on the PK unit, and rarely makes mistakes.
    — Kyle Woodlief, USA TODAY, 28 June 2023
  • Prayer had always been a dependable source of strength.
    — Liz Plosser, Women's Health, 1 Aug. 2023
  • But there is a harbinger of spring in our midst that is as dependable as a fine watch.
    — Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2023
  • This means less ice to climb, but also that the ice that remains is less dependable.
    — Jacopo Pasotti, WIRED, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Find a dependable seafood spot in the Old Port neighborhood.
    — Conor Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 8 June 2023
  • Paying more now for a dependable solution may save a great deal of costs—and headaches—down the line.
    — Boyan Ivanov, Forbes, 5 May 2023
  • The lineup would benefit from one more dependable bat, preferably from the right side of the plate.
    — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2023
  • Berchos has quickly become dependable on both sides of the court.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2022
  • The lopper is highly dependable and durable and offers up a great cut.
    — Jacquelene Amoquandoh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2023
  • When my children were young, I was blessed to have stable, safe, dependable child care ...
    — Harriet Baskas, NBC News, 30 July 2023
  • Their most dependable blocker, Kevin Zeitler, tried to fight through knee and quadriceps pain to face the Dolphins but could not make it.
    — Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Landing in a new country remains my most dependable way to feel bright and alive.
    — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 July 2023
  • And the team’s only dependable running back smartly wore slip-on shoes with his suit.
    — Adam H. Beasley, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Quick thinker, clutch performer and as dependable as a Swiss watch, even without warning, thousands of feet in the air.
    — Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Dec. 2022
  • There’s no hard-and-fast rule, but the more a company is willing to share about themselves, the more dependable their products tend to be.
    — Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
  • And for much of the night, Boston’s defense resembled the unit that became so dependable last year.
    — Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Dec. 2022
  • Scott was known to be dependable and showed up for every concert, eager to play.
    — Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Zubac was again one of the most dependable Clippers, finishing with 18 points and 14 rebounds.
    — Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2023
  • The hardshell design is durable, dependable, and able to stand up to baggage handlers and multi-leg trips.
    — Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2023
  • This weeder is made with a steel construction that’s durable and dependable.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Tesla has the most widespread and dependable charging network in the United States.
    — Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Kayla Adams, the mother of Davis’ two daughters, said Davis has been a proud and dependable father since his first daughter was born.
    — Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Bryce Tillery has blossomed into one of the state’s most dependable, productive point guards.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Dec. 2022
  • Aim for a laptop with a battery life of at least 10 hours to ensure dependable performance.
    — Sascha Brodsky, Popular Mechanics, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Buenos Aires also has a dependable and well-used subway system called Subte.
    — Megan Wood, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2023
  • One of the most dependable ways for a basketball team to score is for the players without the ball to move constantly, cutting across the court and circling back and setting screens.
    — Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024
  • That’s the point though, Mixon and even Samaje Perine will be more dependable in screen passes and intermediate routes in the air.
    — Mohammad Ahmad, cleveland, 15 Jan. 2023

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