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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
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.
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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
That, experts said, could erode investors’ trust in the soundness of the Fed’s decision and could lead to worsening inflation.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
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
That, experts said, could erode investors’ trust in the soundness of the Fed’s decision and could lead to worsening inflation.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soundness
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This architecture allows developers to leverage existing MongoDB drivers and tools while benefiting from PostgreSQL’s reliability and ecosystem.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Gas turbines are valued for their efficiency, reliability, and versatility, so they are used in power plants, aviation, and various industrial settings.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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All programs begin with an advanced diagnostic visit that includes a body scan to analyze your body composition, as well as measurements of your vital signs, cardiovascular health, stress levels and cognitive function.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Many factors affect prostate health, and diet plays a key role.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Allowing the President to unlawfully remove Governor Cook on unsubstantiated and vague allegations would endanger the stability of our financial system and undermine the rule of law.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But residents may also face food insecurity and low housing stability and have poor or fewer community ties with neighbors, West said.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Nestled in a strip mall by a nail salon and a Whole Foods, this specific Club Pilates studio eschewed the spa vibes in favor of a traditional fitness room.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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Its fitness mode adds resistance, making your legs work more with each step.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The strength of last year’s group was the secondary.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Plus, make sure to use weights that are appropriate for your current level of strength.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Combining reasoning and acting in iterative cycles, improving robustness and adaptability.—
Rajeev Ronanki,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But Israel’s life-threatening circumstances show that the social robustness required to overcome them require most citizens to be committed and engaged.—
Ron Scherf,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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Curiosity and agility are the future’s power skills — the jobs of the next decade haven’t been invented yet.—
AJ Thomas,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The robot showcased exemplary skills with the bat, whacking the ball precisely in a rally of over 100 shots with human-like agility.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Soundness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soundness. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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