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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
Almost all of Iger’s direct reports have inked new deals to remain with the company, ensuring stability for years to come.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Systems adopted without approval were seen as threats to security, stability, and governance.
—David Chou, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
While additional rate drops, then, may still be off in the distance, stability here is the second-best thing buyers and owners can hope for.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Think about Californians’ stability this way.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Systems adopted without approval were seen as threats to security, stability, and governance.
—David Chou, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
While additional rate drops, then, may still be off in the distance, stability here is the second-best thing buyers and owners can hope for.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Think about Californians’ stability this way.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stability
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The goal is to validate performance, safety, and reliability in real-world driving conditions ahead of commercial launch.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The company prides itself on its low prices, reliability, convenience, and superior customer service, according to its website.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Jan. 2026
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These systems are built to support the skin barrier first—so results come from consistency, not correction overload.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Gobert dominates Rudy Gobert’s consistency has been one of the highlights of the Timberwolves’ 2025-26 campaign to date.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Jan. 2026
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The relative strength index, or RSI, is a technical indicator that measures the speed and magnitude of recent price moves.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The research relied on metrics covering loneliness, depressive symptoms, memory, and grip strength to gauge physical health.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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This steadiness becomes a form of trust, helping people stay engaged, resilient, and able to perform at their best.—
Paula Davis,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Financial markets nevertheless showed some signs of steadiness, though nerves were still apparent.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stability. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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