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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The leaders of both nations met for talks and said progress was made during the trip to stabilize relations, although Beijing showed little interest in getting more involved in the war with Iran.
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Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Doctors quickly placed another stent, and Bell's condition stabilized.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Last year, Elon University announced plans to merge with Queens University of Charlotte, a move designed to expand Elon’s presence in Charlotte while stabilizing Queens financially amid mounting pressures facing smaller private universities.
—Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Cosyland is instructing consumers to contact the company for repair parts, which include protective nets, stabilizing feet and installation instructions.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Doctors quickly placed another stent, and Bell's condition stabilized.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Last year, Elon University announced plans to merge with Queens University of Charlotte, a move designed to expand Elon’s presence in Charlotte while stabilizing Queens financially amid mounting pressures facing smaller private universities.
—Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Cosyland is instructing consumers to contact the company for repair parts, which include protective nets, stabilizing feet and installation instructions.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 15 May 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 18 May. 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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