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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
However, their tunnels can weaken foundations and undermine the stability of the soil under your home, says Jason Burkhart, managing director at Critter Control.
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Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
Following this success, retaining Arena ensured continuity and stability.
—Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
The role, however, did far more than provide temporary stability.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
His divorces ultimately left him scrambling for stability and turned him into a kind of moneyed vagabond, living out of suitcases.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for stability
Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
Following this success, retaining Arena ensured continuity and stability.
—Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
The role, however, did far more than provide temporary stability.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
His divorces ultimately left him scrambling for stability and turned him into a kind of moneyed vagabond, living out of suitcases.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for stability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stability
Noun
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Whether for hobbyist experimentation or commercial production, the emphasis is on speed, accessibility and reliability.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 May 2026
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This adds an extra layer of reliability by preventing accidental disconnections or unauthorized removal.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Choose the priority that deserves your strength, then move with measured consistency.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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His save at 0-0 against West Ham two weeks earlier will be the moment Raya is remembered for this season, but his consistency has shone through this campaign since the visit to Manchester United on its opening Sunday in August.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Clark is finally at full strength again after, hampered by a groin injury, played in only 13 games a year ago.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Smith, who had been the strength coach at American Heritage, was promoted to head coach of the football program.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Your steadiness comes through when your words move the work forward with calm momentum.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
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Emotional steadiness builds trust, and trust drives performance.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stability. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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