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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 Synonyms for soundness
Noun
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Limiting renewable energy development also raises concerns about electric reliability, says Heather Reams, president of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, a right-of-center advocacy group.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
27 June 2025 -
The aviation industry has long been cautious about innovation, a stance rooted in valid concerns around safety and reliability.—
Tanya Fileva,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Read more: Extreme Heat Is Endangering America’s Workers—and Its Economy Today, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) began a public hearing on the creation of a first-of-its-kind proposal for federal heat health standards for workers.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
16 June 2025
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Phil had been dealing with severe health problems leading up to his passing in May.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2025
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Globally, heatwaves, droughts, and extreme weather are disrupting supply chains, inflating food prices, and undermining financial stability.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Clean energy advocates responded vociferously that renewables could provide stability as Europe tried to wean itself off of Russian energy.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
21 June 2025
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Reiten’s return to full fitness before the end of the domestic season is a huge plus for Norway.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Here’s what experts had to say about the new study, plus how to incorporate these three exercises into your fitness routine for the maximum brain boost.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Knee push-ups can also be a good starting point depending on your current strength level.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
16 June 2025
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Resilience, unconditional love, and the quiet strength in simply being present.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
16 June 2025
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As a result, this could mark the beginning of a period of unprecedented financial agility, a thriving surge in competitiveness, and a mobile gaming industry that is finally designed with developers' success in mind.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Global digital transformation spending is projected to reach $3.9 trillion by 2027, with enterprises investing heavily in technologies that promise greater agility, smarter automation and scalable innovation.—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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However, the founders’ vision extends beyond physical activity, aiming to create a community through collaborations with independent businesses, local and international projects related to wellness, sustainable fashion, nutrition and beauty.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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Kennedy didn’t provide details in his post, but Niccol has said that the chain wants to expand in health and wellness as customers look to lower their sugar intake and get more from their beverages than just a caffeine hit.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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Severe and repeated cases of scale can cause branches to die and reduce a tree’s overall vigor.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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As Zidler, Petkoff portrays with vigor a self-serving weasel, albeit with a heart.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2025
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“Soundness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soundness. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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