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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
But these looser lending standards raise concerns of their own about the soundness of the financial system.
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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
These secessions—each driven by a loss of faith in the scientific soundness of the CDC’s recommendations—seem designed to destroy the agency’s credibility.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Advocates for the Fed argue that the soundness of the banking system is interconnected with the country’s financial stability, part of the Fed’s mission as an institution.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Legal experts who spoke with the Free Press said no matter her true mental status or the soundness of any rulings around that time, the situation invites a loss of public confidence in the judiciary.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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
These secessions—each driven by a loss of faith in the scientific soundness of the CDC’s recommendations—seem designed to destroy the agency’s credibility.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Advocates for the Fed argue that the soundness of the banking system is interconnected with the country’s financial stability, part of the Fed’s mission as an institution.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Legal experts who spoke with the Free Press said no matter her true mental status or the soundness of any rulings around that time, the situation invites a loss of public confidence in the judiciary.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soundness
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The goal is to validate performance, safety, and reliability in real-world driving conditions ahead of commercial launch.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The company prides itself on its low prices, reliability, convenience, and superior customer service, according to its website.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Jan. 2026
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The new plan does not include extending the Obamacare tax credits, which Democrats demand be part of a health-care deal.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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Stay on top of your health and wellness goals with the slim Fitbit Versa 4 Fitness Smartwatch, then grab these wireless earbuds to listen to your favorite music and podcasts while getting steps in.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Unlike bipedal humanoids, the Onero H1 uses a wheeled base paired with articulated arms, prioritizing stability and dexterity over walking.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The new agreement says that Ukraine’s sovereignty and its ability to defend itself are non-negotiable elements of any peace deal and warned that its self-defense is essential to its own security and wider Euro-Atlantic stability.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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There’s also a fitness center with a program of high-intensity workouts and more holistic activities such as yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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The service has long sought to adopt such standards, but the effort was repeatedly delayed amid broader overhauls of fitness requirements and ongoing debates over how soldiers should be evaluated and how physical demands should be measured across occupations.—
Steven Beynon,
ABC News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Because confinement of the plasma in a stellarator is driven solely by the external magnets, modifying the shape and strength of the fields has a major impact on performance.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Jan. 2026
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Celebrini’s assist on Regenda’s goal gives him 71 points, including 50 even-strength points, in 46 games this season.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Beneath the wholesomeness, smiles, and laughter, something else lingers.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
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With all of the wholesomeness of a Bronx drill Cocomelon, Ice delivers lines cleverly adapted to the cartoon series (with no curse words) in her signature, spellbinding cadence.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
18 Nov. 2025
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In some ways, that seems very good; a bizarre fixation on ratings as an indicator of Hollywood robustness can be done away with forever.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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Mechanical testing showed that bending, friction, and washing had little effect on performance, highlighting the robustness of the polymer coatings and their compatibility with real-world use.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 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 17 Jan. 2026.
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