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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
In addition to providing consistency on the court, Williams is a crucial source of stability in the Sky locker room.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
For gamblers, especially younger ones who are just starting to earn and build the savings that will undergird their retirements, that can mean life-altering losses of wealth and financial stability.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Long-term security and stability are needed right now Friday's inflation report wasn't the only discouraging economic news as of late.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Officials cited power supply stability as a key reason behind the decision.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2026
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
For gamblers, especially younger ones who are just starting to earn and build the savings that will undergird their retirements, that can mean life-altering losses of wealth and financial stability.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Long-term security and stability are needed right now Friday's inflation report wasn't the only discouraging economic news as of late.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Officials cited power supply stability as a key reason behind the decision.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stability
Noun
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Similar designs might help manage heat in electronics, improve energy-efficient building materials, or support small, off-grid power systems where reliability matters more than peak output.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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This camera performs well, and NASA likes tried and true reliability when astronauts travel to space.—
Jennifer Levasseur,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2026
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There’s a lack of separation consistency on intermediate routes against man coverage, but the boundary/red-zone role is obvious — 14 of Boston’s 20 TD receptions came in the red zone.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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This ensures that every location feels distinct while still maintaining consistency in the types of categories and styles customers can expect to find.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
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As his hands grow steady again, Levell hopes others living with Parkinson's find strength in their own journey.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Among a raft of reforms Warsh has previously indicated he’d like to see at the central bank—advancing a bullish outlook on the productivity benefits of AI, the strength of which could provide the basis for an argument to begin a rate-cutting cycle.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The eight-year veteran who has cycled through five teams and been traded at midseason twice provides steadiness, Lakers coach JJ Redick said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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But the Celtics — buoyed by career-best seasons from Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard and the steadiness of Derrick White — exceeded expectations, surging to a 41-21 record by the time Tatum returned.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stability. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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