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as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged
the bridge was designed with such great stability that it supposedly will not collapse even under the harshest weather conditions
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as in consistency
the state of continuing without change
the stability of the regime is in jeopardy
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Recent Examples of stability
Nortiv 8 ActiveBreeze Walking Shoes The shoes also have a breathable mesh upper material that facilitates airflow during activities, along with a slip-resistant outsole for stability on concrete, grass, gravel, and more.
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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Adding McCarthy would certainly bring stability.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
The market understands this and has therefore treated Berkshire shares as the ultimate in stability and defensive properties — as a member of the trillion-dollar market-cap club that behaves almost inversely to the Mag7 .
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
This includes forefoot flexibility, a contoured footbed for arch support, shock-absorbing cushioning, and a deep heel cup for stability.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stability
Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Adding McCarthy would certainly bring stability.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
The market understands this and has therefore treated Berkshire shares as the ultimate in stability and defensive properties — as a member of the trillion-dollar market-cap club that behaves almost inversely to the Mag7 .
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
This includes forefoot flexibility, a contoured footbed for arch support, shock-absorbing cushioning, and a deep heel cup for stability.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stability
Noun
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If accurate even only in part, such a dramatic escalation would cast doubt on the reliability of the election results and put the military at the center of the blame for the outcome.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Although outdoor tests have begun, long-term reliability data remain limited.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For Edwards, the recognition reflects consistency more than any single event.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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That a consistent level of performance has come with a consistency in selection will not have escaped the attention of those in the stands.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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What’s your team’s greatest strength this season?—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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And that’s all without mentioning a run defense that flexed its strength against the Green Bay Packers, and a special teams group that is facilitating complementary football and more.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Their competence and steadiness, not headlines or rhetoric, are what keeps nuclear war unthinkable.—
Naveed Jamali,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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His steadiness felt a match to her uncertainty.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stability. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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