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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
Another community member expressed deep skepticism regarding the stability and security of such investments.
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Anna McAllister, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Nourishment, comfort, stability in the form of broth and steady hands.
—Dawn Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Since the band provides most structural stability, correcting band tension is typically the fastest way to restore balance.
—Malana Vantyler
march 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
This undermines workforce health, supply chain stability and other hallmarks of corporate resilience.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
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Anna McAllister, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Nourishment, comfort, stability in the form of broth and steady hands.
—Dawn Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Since the band provides most structural stability, correcting band tension is typically the fastest way to restore balance.
—Malana Vantyler
march 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
This undermines workforce health, supply chain stability and other hallmarks of corporate resilience.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stability
Noun
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Solidifying a workable routine helps everyone know what to expect, and your reliability repairs stress that has lingered in the background.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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As Luxury SUVs are easily the category of choice for Grasso’s Garage, in order to top the charts, brands must have good pricing, great comfort, easy-to-use technology and reliability topping the list of demands.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Stephanie Poon, Twin Dragon’s director of marketing and merchandising, agreed, describing how early generations of hemp fabrics often had limitations in softness and consistency.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2026
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The staff was supportive, guiding us with clarity, calmness, and consistency.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Slow running also increases the size and strength of your heart chambers, increases blood volume, and improves the strength of your connective tissues, tendons, and bones, Hamilton adds.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2026
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If there have been too many mini-resets for the comfort of the supporters, a strength of Howe’s Newcastle has been absorbing lessons and responding, at least some of the time.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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The happy scenes between Kip and Scott show that happiness and steadiness in a relationship is not boring at all and getting to know your new partner is a fascinating process.—
Haruka Iwasaki,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Hawks coach Jeff Blashill is grateful for Grzelcyk’s steadiness.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stability. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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