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.
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These nutrients help stabilize blood sugar, keep you full longer and support energy levels throughout the day.
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Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
For governments trying to stabilize the economy, revenue matters more.
—Alaa Shahine Salha, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
While Japan has maintained strategic oil reserves equivalent to more than 254 days of consumption, Tokyo has already begun tapping those reserves to stabilize supply, prices, and public sentiment.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
According to the researchers, the strength of the design lies in integrating multiple stabilizing mechanisms into a single architecture.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
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Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
For governments trying to stabilize the economy, revenue matters more.
—Alaa Shahine Salha, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
While Japan has maintained strategic oil reserves equivalent to more than 254 days of consumption, Tokyo has already begun tapping those reserves to stabilize supply, prices, and public sentiment.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
According to the researchers, the strength of the design lies in integrating multiple stabilizing mechanisms into a single architecture.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stabilize
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“Stabilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stabilize. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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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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