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as in sturdy
marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion
the observation tower is stable enough to withstand the strongest winds without collapsing
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2
as in fixed
having been established and usually not subject to change
a troubled nation badly in need of a stable government
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3
as in normal
having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions
she made some strange decisions back when she wasn't entirely stable
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4
as in constant
not undergoing a change in condition
a stable economic climate is best for business
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Recent Examples of stable
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Those bonds are also the undergirding of the global financial system, and are usually considered to be safe and stable investments.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 22 May 2025
Peter Georgescu, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The brand is known for its quirky wardrobe stables, stripes, bold color, pattern and textures that catapulted the brand to cult status in the 1980s and ’90s.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2025
Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2025
But the horse stables, in some way, were maybe even more impressive.
—The Editors Of Ad, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
In contrast, low self-monitors, who remain true to themselves regardless of the situation, are more likely to form stable and meaningful relationships.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Those bonds are also the undergirding of the global financial system, and are usually considered to be safe and stable investments.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 22 May 2025
Noun
But in recent years, replenishing its stable of icons became less of a priority.
—Peter Georgescu, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The brand is known for its quirky wardrobe stables, stripes, bold color, pattern and textures that catapulted the brand to cult status in the 1980s and ’90s.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
The pumphouse campus once had a machine shop, storehouse, carriage house and stables and a brick-making kiln.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2025
But the horse stables, in some way, were maybe even more impressive.
—The Editors Of Ad, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stable
Adjective
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It’s got all the gaming-friendly extras; HDR support, DP 1.4, HDMI, and a metal stand that actually feels sturdy for once.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
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Subscribers can save up to 76 percent on tons of coveted finds for the holiday weekend, including summer fashion, sturdy luggage, and outdoor furniture.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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This is the result of having a very fixed mindset towards love and relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The Uber vehicle will travel along a fixed route, and other riders may join the trip.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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In the months since Trump was reelected and returned to the White House, American doctors have shown skyrocketing interest in becoming licensed in Canada, where dozens more than normal have already been cleared to practice, according to Canadian licensing officials and recruiting businesses.—
Brett Kelman,
NPR,
29 May 2025
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Most kids use pacifiers—and up to a certain point, that's totally normal.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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There is constant conversation over screen time in general: parents and experts analyze the potential for addiction, the impact of blue light on young eyes and sleep cycles and the effect on attention deficits.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Yet because those continents were in constant contact with one another, exchanging goods and ideas, scholars have debated whether writing sprung up independently in each spot or first appeared in one place before spreading elsewhere.—
Sam Kean,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Virginia Tech researchers made this discovery after comparing the genomes of two distinct lineages of bed bugs – one that is suspected to have hitched a ride on a Neanderthal thousands of years ago, and another that stuck with its bat host.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
28 May 2025
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The tribute will feature performances from previous host, Bow Wow, as well as Amerie, B2K, Jim Jones, Mya, T.I., and more.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
28 May 2025
Verb
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From Italy to France to Bali to Puerto Rico Mexico to home in California, these sandals have provided great support while still working for a ton of different destinations and experiences.—
Samantha Leal,
StyleCaster,
25 Apr. 2025
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The output rotates continuously, requires no calibration or homing on boot-up, and contains a thru-bore for easy daisy-chaining of wiring.—
Evan Ackerman,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 July 2019
Adjective
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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The court also ordered the Trump administration to remove the tariffs within 10 days, including a 25% tariff on certain goods from Canada and Mexico.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2025
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Citing his mission as one of fiscal discipline, Musk has led the DOGE effort to eliminate certain federal offices, slash regulations and rapidly cut down the federal workforce, while reprogramming or removing some government websites, software and systems.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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“Stable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stable. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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