to be counted on

ADJECTIVE

dependable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

loyal staunch steady sturdy true trustworthy

WEAK

always there carrying the load certain come-through constant faithful good as one's word rocklike secure stable steadfast sure tried tried-and-true trusty unfailing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disloyal undependable unfaithful unreliable unstable untrustworthy weak wobbly

WEAK

dishonest irresponsible uncertain unsteady unsure

Example Sentences

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But to be counted on in October, they’d have to back it up with their late-season performances.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2024

The Mariners will continue to rely on Munoz in high-leverage situations, and Brash figures to be counted on even more in those moments too.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2023

Donna J. Duncan, an assistant deputy for constituent relations with Maryland’s Board of Elections, said in an interview that absentee and mail-in ballots will begin to be counted on the 21st.

From New York Times • Jul. 19, 2022

With ballots scheduled to be counted on May 2nd, the election will last just one week.

From The Verge • Apr. 25, 2022

Weekends and other days of the week are possibilities but Thursday is a day to be counted on.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison

to be counted on

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