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as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged
the bridge was designed with such great stability that it supposedly will not collapse even under the harshest weather conditions
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as in consistency
the state of continuing without change
the stability of the regime is in jeopardy
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Recent Examples of stability
Players are expected to commit themselves to a franchise, while teams frequently reward veterans with contractual stability.
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Eric MacRamalla,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The quadruped robot can climb industrial and open-riser stairs with slopes of up to 45 degrees, traverse uneven terrain, and step over obstacles exceeding 20 centimeters while maintaining stability.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Sell any unused, yet intact, workout equipment through your local marketplace, and don’t forget about the smaller, less bulky gear like dumbbells and stability balls.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
These are people who were often previously drawing from public assistance, now on a career path leading them toward middle-class stability.
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Barb Clapp,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stability
Eric MacRamalla,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The quadruped robot can climb industrial and open-riser stairs with slopes of up to 45 degrees, traverse uneven terrain, and step over obstacles exceeding 20 centimeters while maintaining stability.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Sell any unused, yet intact, workout equipment through your local marketplace, and don’t forget about the smaller, less bulky gear like dumbbells and stability balls.
—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
These are people who were often previously drawing from public assistance, now on a career path leading them toward middle-class stability.
—
Barb Clapp,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stability
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San Diego Gas & Electric says that the project would help increase California's supply of renewable energy and lessen the strain on the current power grid, lower energy costs and increase reliability during extreme weather or emergencies.
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This focus on user convenience and reliability positions IONNA as a major player in the EV infrastructure.
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Chia seeds absorb liquid and create a gel-like consistency when soaked.
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More consistency next season and beyond will add more certainty to reaching his star potential.
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The study was small, and follow-up research has not yet confirmed those results with the same strength.
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Draw upon your well of strength.
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Choose kindness at home, let steadiness lead.
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Your natural warmth turns accountability into trust that lasts, and that steadiness helps your creative leadership land without drama.
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stability. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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