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as in sturdy
marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion
the observation tower is stable enough to withstand the strongest winds without collapsing
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2
as in fixed
having been established and usually not subject to change
a troubled nation badly in need of a stable government
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3
as in normal
having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions
she made some strange decisions back when she wasn't entirely stable
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4
as in constant
not undergoing a change in condition
a stable economic climate is best for business
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Recent Examples of stable
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In addition to overseeing all original series marketing for the studio, Manfredi will work with the content licensing team handling traditional licensing to worldwide buyers, Lionsgate’s stable of 30 FAST channels in 18 countries, and delivery of content to platforms throughout digital media.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Encompassing just 10 residences, the homes were originally built in 1863 and 1864 as horse stables.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 May 2025
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
That means lots of chicks, which help keep songbird populations stable over time.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
How To Play Strands Strands is the newest game in the New York Times’ stable of puzzle games.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In addition to overseeing all original series marketing for the studio, Manfredi will work with the content licensing team handling traditional licensing to worldwide buyers, Lionsgate’s stable of 30 FAST channels in 18 countries, and delivery of content to platforms throughout digital media.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
When one California castle is not enough (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Nowadays the Madonna Inn is a vast enterprise with restaurants, bakery, bar, stables next door and 110 guest rooms — each different, each with its own postcard in the inn’s three gift shops.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Encompassing just 10 residences, the homes were originally built in 1863 and 1864 as horse stables.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 May 2025
Verb
This allows extended tracking, high precision, and stable targeting.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
That means lots of chicks, which help keep songbird populations stable over time.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stable
Adjective
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The sturdy steel frame holds up to 650 pounds, while the insulated cup holders cool and keep drinks within reach.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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If possible, drive to a nearby sturdy building.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Wobbling through space The Earth’s axis, which is an imaginary line running through the North and South Poles, is in constant motion, even though it is commonly depicted as a fixed line.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Many of the residents are low-wage workers, immigrant families with young children or elderly and disabled people on a fixed income.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
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Many automakers returned to advertising during the NFL season last year as vehicle inventory levels returned to more normal levels.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Her therapist – who Heming Willis accidentally referred to her as her own caregiver – explained how normal these feelings were.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Touch screens are the worst, thanks to the constant exposure to our oily fingers.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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That said, one critical component has remained constant – the Chicago Bears belong to more than just Chicago.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Singer-songwriter Justine Word hosts.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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Then, at the end of the episode, Slightly pulls Arthur’s body into a ventilation shaft, in what could be a belated act of regret or an attempt to preserve a Xenomorph host body before any other aliens can eat it.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cabinet meets in ‘submarine’ Closer to home the completion of the plant is another win for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his defense minister.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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Subsequent research has gone deeper into chemical or neurological aspects of olfactory imprinting and geomagnetic navigation, which seems to aid salmon homing at longer distances.—
Greg Uyeno,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Reese wants to skip through the rebuilding process, but doing so has already put Chicago in a position in which building a stronger talent base is going to be much more difficult.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Speaking to the crowd before the march, Eve Devitt, an Idaho human rights activist, said that LGBTQ+ history is built on fighting for rights, which makes the community stronger.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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One of the charming aspects of following foreign football is realising that certain concepts are expressed in different ways to how it’s done in your own country.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Since 2012, certain players and games are forever etched in the memories of those who watched.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Stable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stable. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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