stabilize
verb
sta·bi·lize
ˈstā-bə-ˌlīz 
stabilized; stabilizing
1
: to make stable, steadfast, or firm
2
: to hold steady: such as
a
: to maintain the stability of (something, such as an airplane) by means of a stabilizer
b
: to limit fluctuations of
stabilize prices
c
: to establish a minimum price for
: to become stable, firm, or steadfast
Examples of stabilize in a Sentence
The country's population has stabilized at 3.2 million.
The government's efforts to stabilize prices have not succeeded.
Even the administration's most vocal critics agree that the President has succeeded in stabilizing the economy.
We'll use ropes to stabilize the platform.
a process that stabilizes the vaccine
drugs that stabilize a patient's heartbeat
The pilots were able to stabilize the airplane and land safely.
Recent Examples on the Web
Stablecoins that are pegged to the USD are popular options that are helping stabilize the market.
—
Jon Stojan, Detroit Free Press, 12 June 2024
Maybe those streamlined options include stabilizing aluminum trekking poles, a compass designed to lead you down the right path and an ever-handy tick remover.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 12 June 2024
The Decline of International Studies The United States used to have excellent international studies programs, which helped support the country’s diplomatic power and stabilizing global role.
—Charles King, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024
This chemical naturally stabilizes mood.1 Some of the most common SSRIs include:2
Celexa (citalopram)
Lexapro
Paxil (paroxetine)
Prozac (fluoxetine)
Zoloft
Wellbutrin and Aplenzin (Bupropion)
Wellbutrin and Aplenzin (bupropion) are other types of antidepressants.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 8 June 2024
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Jon Stojan, Detroit Free Press, 12 June 2024
Maybe those streamlined options include stabilizing aluminum trekking poles, a compass designed to lead you down the right path and an ever-handy tick remover.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 12 June 2024
The Decline of International Studies The United States used to have excellent international studies programs, which helped support the country’s diplomatic power and stabilizing global role.
—Charles King, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024
This chemical naturally stabilizes mood.1 Some of the most common SSRIs include:2
Celexa (citalopram)
Lexapro
Paxil (paroxetine)
Prozac (fluoxetine)
Zoloft
Wellbutrin and Aplenzin (Bupropion)
Wellbutrin and Aplenzin (bupropion) are other types of antidepressants.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 8 June 2024
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“Stabilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stabilize. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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stabilize
verb
sta·bi·lize
ˈstā-bə-ˌlīz
stabilized; stabilizing
1
: to make or become stable, fixed, or firm
2
: to hold steady (as by means of a stabilizer)
Medical Definition
stabilize
verb
sta·bi·lize
variants
also British stabilise
stabilized also British stabilised; stabilizing also British stabilising
: to make stable
stabilize a patient's condition
: to become stable
when pulse and blood pressure respond and stabilize—The Journal of the American Medical Association
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