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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
Eat real food, nothing matters more for health care outcomes, economic productivity, military readiness and physical stability.
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2026
The magnitude of the action stretches from Venezuela to China, Russia and Iran, all of which seek footholds in Venezuela, threatening stability for American and democratic interests.
—John Brummett, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The sneaker’s slightly higher rise provides some extra stability near the ankle.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
This expansion is expected to bolster job stability for the more than 75 employees based in Concord.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2026
The magnitude of the action stretches from Venezuela to China, Russia and Iran, all of which seek footholds in Venezuela, threatening stability for American and democratic interests.
—John Brummett, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The sneaker’s slightly higher rise provides some extra stability near the ankle.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
This expansion is expected to bolster job stability for the more than 75 employees based in Concord.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stability
Noun
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The goal is to validate performance, safety, and reliability in real-world driving conditions ahead of commercial launch.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The company prides itself on its low prices, reliability, convenience, and superior customer service, according to its website.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Jan. 2026
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Built for consistency, scale Dmitry Dima Puriaev, co-founder of AI Barmen, said his background in robotics shaped the product focus.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Thus, over time, Williams gained appreciation for Johnson’s motives, for his communication style, most of all for his consistency.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Colorado House of Representatives will soon be back at full, 65-member strength, after Democratic vacancy committees appointed a pair of replacement lawmakers ahead of the Wednesday start to the 2026 legislative session.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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Their creative problem-solving skills, honed through years of emotional and domestic labor, become strengths during major life transitions.—
Oona Metz,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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And while Americans’ overall ideological self-identification looks stable in the aggregate (37% very conservative/conservative, 34% moderate, 25% very liberal/liberal), a January 2025 Gallup poll shows that this steadiness hides tectonic tensions tugging beneath the surface.—
Robert T.F. Downes,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2026
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With the sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars all in Capricorn, the cosmos is firmly Earth-coded, encouraging steadiness, embodiment, and follow-through.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stability. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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