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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
The United States didn't have any cities make the top 10 or the top 20 and that has a lot to do with its higher crime rates, lower social stability and infrastructure, Nicholls says.
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Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 19 June 2025
Roberts’ 10-year managerial tenure has best epitomized that preference for stability.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Concerns with values White and Beatty previously said that the cap on value increases was meant to bring stability during ongoing legal debates around 2023 and 2024 property taxes.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2025
That stability is a credit to the franchise’s prosperous path over the last two decades but also to its ability to retain front-office talent.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 19 June 2025
Roberts’ 10-year managerial tenure has best epitomized that preference for stability.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Concerns with values White and Beatty previously said that the cap on value increases was meant to bring stability during ongoing legal debates around 2023 and 2024 property taxes.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2025
That stability is a credit to the franchise’s prosperous path over the last two decades but also to its ability to retain front-office talent.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stability
Noun
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Limiting renewable energy development also raises concerns about electric reliability, says Heather Reams, president of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, a right-of-center advocacy group.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
27 June 2025
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The aviation industry has long been cautious about innovation, a stance rooted in valid concerns around safety and reliability.—
Tanya Fileva,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Composed of 100% long-staple cotton, Brooklinen’s classic percale duvet set has a cool and breathable consistency that works year-round.—
Jacorey Moon,
Architectural Digest,
21 June 2025
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Build your reputation through consistency and relationships.—
Kristina Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Start half strength liquid fertilizer applications weekly after the seeds germinate.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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Even these young players already have major tournament experience — a huge strength given their tough group.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stability. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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