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as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged
the car manufacturer tested the soundness of the new model in various types of collisions
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as in health
the condition of being sound in body
his athletic soundness is open to question since he's been away from the sport for so long
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soundness
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This incident follows similar outages in April and November, raising concerns about the reliability of air traffic control systems at the airport.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
9 May 2025 -
The actor was drawn to the reliability of growing up with a grandmother who always cooked in the house.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Of course, staying on top of his health requires plenty of dedication.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Mowing too little or too much can have adverse consequences for the health of the lawn and can also encourage unwanted plants to grow.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Here, success isn’t about stability and predictability anymore.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Who needs cheaper shipping and global trade stability anyway?—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Think a 24-hour concierge, a 2,600-square-foot fitness center, and a residents’ lounge.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 May 2025
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The accommodation includes heated outdoor pools and hot tubs, as well as an onsite fitness center and airport shuttle, with quick access to Springdale’s excellent dining scene—more on that below.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
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In the first half of the 20th century, even as labor unions gained strength elsewhere, there was a fear of giving federal workers too much say over how the nation's laws were carried out.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
11 May 2025
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The Celtics’ greatest strength and greatest flaw is their persistence.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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Even the dog parks are full of Type-A retrievers perfecting their agility skills like their fluffy futures depend on it.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Those agility drills came in handy against the Barbs.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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While Gopi’s wellness tools focus on emotional regulation and stress resilience, his research impact extends into educational technology.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Read more: Prevention & Treatment Diet and Nutrition 17 Sources Mutchler is an award-winning journalist specializing in health and wellness content.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2025
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The advantage of experience and postseason expertise Golden State enjoyed seems to be trending towards Houston’s vigor and endurance.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Some host plants are herb-sized and easy to fit into snug spaces, while others may be undesirably weedy in vigor.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Soundness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soundness. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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