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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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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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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
Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 31 July 2025
The carmaker, whose stable of brands also includes Peugeot, Citroen and Fiat, said first-half net revenues dropped 12.6 percent to 74.3 billion euros, according to the preliminary and unaudited results.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 July 2025
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 May 2025
Not all of the 1,500 horses stabled are eligible to race in the Kentucky Derby.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 15 Aug. 2025
The injured dogs are in stable condition and are being treated by a veterinarian.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Your knee has four major ligaments that connect your femur (thigh bone) to your tibia (shin bone), keeping the joint stable.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 31 July 2025
The carmaker, whose stable of brands also includes Peugeot, Citroen and Fiat, said first-half net revenues dropped 12.6 percent to 74.3 billion euros, according to the preliminary and unaudited results.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 July 2025
Noun
Encompassing just 10 residences, the homes were originally built in 1863 and 1864 as horse stables.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 May 2025
Not all of the 1,500 horses stabled are eligible to race in the Kentucky Derby.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
Instead of pushing people from one tent encampment to another, advocates for people who are homeless say service providers should offer people stable housing and case management.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 15 Aug. 2025
The injured dogs are in stable condition and are being treated by a veterinarian.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stable
Adjective
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The large arachnids may look like any normal tarantula from first glance — long, sturdy legs, hair covering their bodies and two shorter legs at the front of the body poised to grab unsuspecting prey.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
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Alem and Schneider arrived at their farm plot in Bronzeville in broad-brimmed hats and sturdy boots, ready to harvest zucchini and cucumber under a blazing summer sun.—
Nara Schoenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In 2008, there was no fixed route, land or right of way and plans had to go through California’s grueling environmental impact review process.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Many consumers—especially those on fixed or limited incomes—are simply unable to absorb any further increases in their cost of living.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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As climate extremes become the new normal and other demand pressures rise, modernizing grid components with U.S.-made technology is essential.—
Shaun Walsh,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In normal times, the first Friday of the month brings a routine tranche of government data known as the monthly jobs report.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Notifications, algorithms, short-form distractions and constant scrolling have made attention the most valuable currency.—
Victoria Chynoweth,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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In ICUs, constant alarms, being on a ventilator, being improperly sedated, and even the absence of natural light can lead to delirium.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Each year, Power to Pursue hosts a summit welcoming a lineup of standout female speakers who excel in a range of fields for mothers, female entrepreneurs, women in corporate jobs and all kinds of other attendees.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Aside from her residency, The Kelly Clarkson Show host will soon debut four-part special Songs & Stories with Kelly Clarkson, set to arrive on NBC on Aug. 19, Aug. 26, Sept. 2 and Sept. 9 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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One of the officials said other weaponry being held up includes the AIM-7 Sparrow — a medium-range radar homing air-to-air missile — as well as shorter-range Stinger missiles and AT-4 grenade launchers.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
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The snow has blanketed part of the Atacama Desert, which gets less than an inch of rainfall per year and is home to home the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), a large network of radio telescopes in northern Chile.—
María de los Ángeles Orfila,
Space.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Mainstream rap is geared toward mass consumption, but the project’s disconnect with certain fans shows that everything isn’t meant for everybody.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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Robinhood stock benefits from positive momentum, with impressive recent growth and margins, though certain risks are potential considerations for investors.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Stable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stable. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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