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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
Hopes for any stability and settling out, however, have been quickly shaken.
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Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Companies must reevaluate their security measures and operational stability in light of the ever-changing nature of cyber threats.
—Malana Vantyler
march 6, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
But if policymakers want stronger, more resilient public health infrastructure, stability is not simply administrative convenience.
—Max Crowley, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
Investors looking for stability and income in this rocky market may want to consider municipal bonds.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stability
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Companies must reevaluate their security measures and operational stability in light of the ever-changing nature of cyber threats.
—Malana Vantyler
march 6, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
But if policymakers want stronger, more resilient public health infrastructure, stability is not simply administrative convenience.
—Max Crowley, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
Investors looking for stability and income in this rocky market may want to consider municipal bonds.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stability
Noun
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By enabling machines to create and verify their own records at the point of operation, the technology offers a new method for ensuring the reliability and accountability of autonomous systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Your reliability builds lasting bridges that support future goals.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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He is known for his elite power but is still developing consistency at the plate.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Despite flashing elite potential with 29 points against Indiana, Arenas struggled with consistency as the Trojans spiraled during a seven-game losing streak.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Finally, the defanging of the Iranian menace would also significantly augment the collective strength and abilities of the West with respect to China, which relies heavily on Iranian oil.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Before starting a new exercise program, Culbertson advised seeing a doctor or a physical therapist to make sure there’s nothing neurological causing your loss of grip strength.—
Danielle Zickl,
Health,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That shouldn’t be too tough for you, with your sign’s characteristic steadiness!—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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The sense of steadiness patients often describe is rooted in more than clinical philosophy.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stability. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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