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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
In a webinar, Robbie Sinclair, Future Snoops VP of Fashion and Péter Kecskés, Future Snoops strategist of youth, said understanding Gen Z must be an integral part of brands’ strategies looking for growth and stability in today’s complex market.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
To this point, however, Congress has not acted to provide that stability.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Mix in moves that target power (such as woodchoppers), control (like Russian twists), and stability (like farmer’s carries).
—Jakob Roze, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
Assistant Chief Adam Hennie has been named interim police chief to ensure stability within the department.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
To this point, however, Congress has not acted to provide that stability.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Mix in moves that target power (such as woodchoppers), control (like Russian twists), and stability (like farmer’s carries).
—Jakob Roze, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
Assistant Chief Adam Hennie has been named interim police chief to ensure stability within the department.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stability
Noun
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Brand equity and relevance need to be fed over time, as they are considered notions of quality and reliability by clients, informing their purchasing choices.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The businesses surviving today are those making hard decisions now—about sourcing, shipping, and paying for reliability.—
Vitalii Savryha,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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That means the investment in playing time Miami’s making to three rookies — offensive guard Jonah Savaiinaea and defensive tackle Kenneth Grant and Jordan Phillips — might be tabled because all three are clearly struggling to play with a level of consistency this team needs to win in the trenches.—
Omar Kelly
October 19,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Long-term success is driven by consistency and longevity.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In a struggle that eventually leads to Jayson holding Maeve hostage outside, Grasso musters strength and shoots Jayson in the head, in a small act of vengeance for Lizzie.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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Meantime, continued strength at LongHorn has been driven by improving taste, service and quality metrics, per the analyst.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Thomson is respected inside the clubhouse for his steadiness.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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These lines of research are part of a growing body of evidence that treats coloring as an accessible and low-cost way to invite focused attention and emotional steadiness.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stability. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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