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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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The issue has baffled users and raised concerns about the reliability of the tool that's been integrated into workplaces, schools, and government offices across the globe.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025 -
In units where reliability is the most important, for example, consider keeping power centralized.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Of course, staying on top of his health requires plenty of dedication.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Mowing too little or too much can have adverse consequences for the health of the lawn and can also encourage unwanted plants to grow.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Here, success isn’t about stability and predictability anymore.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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In times of uncertainty, secondhand shopping offers consumers and retailers stability and resilience.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 May 2025
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The accommodation includes heated outdoor pools and hot tubs, as well as an onsite fitness center and airport shuttle, with quick access to Springdale’s excellent dining scene—more on that below.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
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Think a 24-hour concierge, a 2,600-square-foot fitness center, and a residents’ lounge.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 May 2025
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In the first half of the 20th century, even as labor unions gained strength elsewhere, there was a fear of giving federal workers too much say over how the nation's laws were carried out.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
11 May 2025
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The Celtics’ greatest strength and greatest flaw is their persistence.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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Even the dog parks are full of Type-A retrievers perfecting their agility skills like their fluffy futures depend on it.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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While the first two clips show Harmon has the strength to stuff the run inside, his lateral agility and quickness may be more impressive than his sheer power.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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While Gopi’s wellness tools focus on emotional regulation and stress resilience, his research impact extends into educational technology.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Read more: Prevention & Treatment Diet and Nutrition 17 Sources Mutchler is an award-winning journalist specializing in health and wellness content.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2025
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Among many independent political analysts, though, Biden's defeat seemed all but guaranteed, given voters' alarm about inflation and immigration as well as concern about his vigor.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Following a time of recuperation, Pallister is ready to channel her vigor into this new label.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Soundness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soundness. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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