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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
The American Kennel Club also recommends soft classical or reggae music for dogs who suffer from separation anxiety, noting that the rhythm and tempo help promote a sense of stability and security.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
These included the product’s stability on various flooring surfaces, the strength of the parts, and the presence of features such as rounded edges and padded high-contact zones.
—Cameron Leblanc, Parents, 5 June 2025
Businesses are also increasingly seeking long-term price stability, which renewables can provide more reliably than volatile fossil fuel markets.
—Martin Hermann, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Hegseth said his visit will include several meetings aimed at reinforcing America's commitment to stability in the region.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for stability
Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
These included the product’s stability on various flooring surfaces, the strength of the parts, and the presence of features such as rounded edges and padded high-contact zones.
—Cameron Leblanc, Parents, 5 June 2025
Businesses are also increasingly seeking long-term price stability, which renewables can provide more reliably than volatile fossil fuel markets.
—Martin Hermann, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Hegseth said his visit will include several meetings aimed at reinforcing America's commitment to stability in the region.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stability
Noun
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Testimony about Proctor’s text messages comes as Read’s team has spent weeks attempting to sow doubt about the reliability of evidence presented by prosecutors, in an effort to distance Read from O’Keefe’s death.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Wholesale Trade-Offs And DTC Gaps Department stores were once synonymous with reach, reliability, premium customer service and validation (especially the kind of reputational validation that designers crave).—
Adam Ayers,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The 33-year-old is a very talented fighter, but his struggles to make weight and consistency issues inside the cage have hurt him.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The early returns have been promising, Canning providing quality depth and consistency to a rotation that leads the major leagues with a 2.87 ERA.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
7 June 2025
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On the services side, leisure and hospitality (38,000) and financial activities (20,000) provided some signs of strength.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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Harnessing a diversity of strengths, skills and knowledge lies at the heart of effective change management.—
Kelly Leonard,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stability. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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