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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 soundness
Instead, examinations should prioritize risks that threaten bank safety and soundness.
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Katanga Johnson, Bloomberg, 23 Feb. 2026
Look for structural soundness over cosmetic looks when thrifting furniture.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
The flow of deposits to less stable banks threatens the soundness of the entire financial system.
—Tyler Curtis, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
But these looser lending standards raise concerns of their own about the soundness of the financial system.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
The move also was met with criticism elsewhere, ranging from the soundness of the Argentinian political and economic system to the White House’s use of the Exchange Stabilization Fund for the liquidity measure.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Pulte’s official job is director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, where he’s entrusted with the dull but critical task of ensuring the soundness of the mortgage market.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
But amid the chaos of the postseason, no one really cares about the soundness of your logic in using an opener, pitching to this hitter with first base open or going to that reliever in a high-leverage situation.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Using approximation theory, the researchers showed that completeness cannot surpass doubly exponential closeness to one, and soundness cannot drop below exponentially small.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Katanga Johnson, Bloomberg, 23 Feb. 2026
Look for structural soundness over cosmetic looks when thrifting furniture.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
The flow of deposits to less stable banks threatens the soundness of the entire financial system.
—Tyler Curtis, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
But these looser lending standards raise concerns of their own about the soundness of the financial system.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
The move also was met with criticism elsewhere, ranging from the soundness of the Argentinian political and economic system to the White House’s use of the Exchange Stabilization Fund for the liquidity measure.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Pulte’s official job is director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, where he’s entrusted with the dull but critical task of ensuring the soundness of the mortgage market.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
But amid the chaos of the postseason, no one really cares about the soundness of your logic in using an opener, pitching to this hitter with first base open or going to that reliever in a high-leverage situation.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Using approximation theory, the researchers showed that completeness cannot surpass doubly exponential closeness to one, and soundness cannot drop below exponentially small.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soundness
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Aim for clear headlines and concise notes, and agree on timelines to ensure your reputation reflects focus and reliability.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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In an effort to strengthen the long-term reliability of Connecticut’s freight rail network, the Connecticut Department of Transportation awarded $20 million in grants through the Rail Freight Infrastructure Program.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Hughes has more than 25 years of experience, including leadership roles, with the YMCA and has focused on supporting health and youth innovations, a museum news release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Yet when the researchers blocked key proteins involved in dendritic growth, the improvements disappeared—a suggestion that the drug’s mental-health effects might depend on the growth.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Knowing this value helps scientists predict chemical stability and reaction pathways.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday urged for a peaceful resolution of the Afghanistan-Pakistan dispute, warning the use of force worsens tensions and threatens regional stability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Wodapalooza has attracted thousands of visitors and is part of the city’s plan this year to rebrand Miami Beach in March as a fitness destination rather than a party hotspot.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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The spa itself sprawls 64,000 square feet and has a cluster of treatment pavilions, fitness centers, and outdoor pools where hydrotherapy sessions are performed (my partner turned to jelly after a particularly effective water shiatsu session).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Finally, the defanging of the Iranian menace would also significantly augment the collective strength and abilities of the West with respect to China, which relies heavily on Iranian oil.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Before starting a new exercise program, Culbertson advised seeing a doctor or a physical therapist to make sure there’s nothing neurological causing your loss of grip strength.—
Danielle Zickl,
Health,
12 Mar. 2026
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A day with the Buttigieges is a never-ending succession of wholesomeness.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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Dees was the epitome of wholesomeness.—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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However, characterizations coming from Federal Reserve officials and market economists have grown at least a bit more optimistic — stressing the stability, if not the robustness, of the labor market.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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In testing, the model showed stronger robustness to noise and better generalization across different facial shapes compared to conventional approaches.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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Unfortunately, Americans have proved themselves to be suckers for packaging that conveys a food’s healthiness, Bragg said.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Soundness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soundness. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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