stability
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Synonyms
firmness, soundness, strength, sturdiness
Antonyms
insecurity, instability, precariousness, shakiness, unstableness, unsteadiness
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Research has found charters can materially harm the financial stability of traditional schools by draining taxpayer dollars from the old system. — Dylan Scott, Vox, "The strike that brought teachers unions back from the dead," 5 July 2019 Whether Alabama can recapture some stability in the near future is uncertain. — Rainer Sabin | Rsabin@al.com, al.com, "How inside linebacker became a concern at Alabama," 3 July 2019 The rollers, which taper off on either end, help kids learn to balance, rather than relying on the stability of training wheels, said Eric Marr of iCan Bike. — Christine Condon, baltimoresun.com, "'Truly happy to be able to be free': Children with disabilities learn to ride bikes at Harford County summer camp," 3 July 2019 Give Russia some credit, say boosters. Macro-stability is not a given. — The Economist, "Russia is heaven for bondholders and hell for stockpickers," 29 June 2019 In the meantime, Iran will build up some leverage – enhancing its uranium stockpile and threatening the stability of the Middle East and safety of crucial shipping lanes. — Bobby Ghosh, The Denver Post, "Commentary: Trump’s Iran sanctions are the sane alternative to military action," 28 June 2019 Expedition team members await our arrival in the frigid water near the peninsula landing spot to help us wade to the relative stability of the rocky shore. — Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, "These New Expedition Cruises Take Travelers to the World’s Most Remote Corners," 28 June 2019 What makes Grandma’s House unique is not simply its stability among fledgling shows, but its sustained support. — Nicole Blackwood, chicagotribune.com, "‘Grandma’s House’ open mic builds chosen family from poetry performance," 25 June 2019 And finally, our financial stability is a big part. — Alice Park, Time, "Can Anyone Save the Scandal-Plagued USA Gymnastics? Li Li Leung Is Determined to Try," 13 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'stability.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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