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as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged
the bridge was designed with such great stability that it supposedly will not collapse even under the harshest weather conditions
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as in consistency
the state of continuing without change
the stability of the regime is in jeopardy
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Recent Examples of stability
These sports spectacles should be a moment for City Hall to project competence, stability, and seriousness.
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Matt Klink, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Perhaps between your individual freedom and sense of stability.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Loss of stability But up in South Park, Kimbrough once again is struggling to sleep at night.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
This reportedly isn’t a replacement for Windows 11, but a wide-reaching initiative for improving the operating system’s reliability, performance, and security, while also shifting the pace of development to emphasize stability and software quality over the rapid-fire introduction of new features.
—ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
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Matt Klink, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Perhaps between your individual freedom and sense of stability.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Loss of stability But up in South Park, Kimbrough once again is struggling to sleep at night.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
This reportedly isn’t a replacement for Windows 11, but a wide-reaching initiative for improving the operating system’s reliability, performance, and security, while also shifting the pace of development to emphasize stability and software quality over the rapid-fire introduction of new features.
—ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stability
Noun
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While others chase innovation, the Frontier doubles down on reliability and simplicity.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 May 2026
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Core features like automatic bed leveling and workflow automation lack the reliability and clarity needed to fully deliver on their promise, and design choices such as the side-opening doors and plasticky construction detract from what is otherwise a forward-thinking platform.—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2026
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The Moon centers on your 2nd House of Value, where consistency reinforces results.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Don’t leave without ordering the bread pudding for dessert, which is prepared in a deep fryer and is the perfect consistency.—
Anna Katherine Clemmons,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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No Wolves player scored more than 12 points on a night the Spurs’ swarming defense created too much havoc too allow Minnesota to exploit its advantages in size and strength.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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While other safeties have had success with that small frame, the Dolphins must learn if Taaffe has the strength and tackling ability to bring opponents down consistently as the team’s last line of defense on just about every single play.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Still, just as things intensify, there’s a strange sense of steadiness in the background.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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As the Moon moves through your 12th House of Solitude, quiet focus strengthens your output and steadiness.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stability. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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