stabilize

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Recent Examples of stabilize Consuming too much caffeine can also reduce the body’s ability to stabilize cortisol and melatonin levels, which in turn can create chronic stress and prevent us from getting our all-important z’s. Christina Pérez, Vogue, 27 May 2025 Beyond satiety, their fiber and healthy fat content may help stabilize blood sugar levels—an important factor in managing energy and possibly even hunger cues.45 What Other Benefits Do Chia Seeds Offer? Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 26 May 2025 Markets stabilized on Thursday after the dual sell-off in stocks and bonds, but a key corner of the equity market is blinking a caution light on the economy. Jesse Pound, CNBC, 22 May 2025 However, the term is used broadly, encompassing chemicals such as maltodextrin that thicken, stabilize, or alter texture. David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for stabilize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stabilize
Verb
  • Without the drive to continuously learn and improve, talented individuals may plateau or fail to reach their full potential.
    AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
  • Stripe didn't plateau or miss its window.
    Dan Primack, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • In parallel, the Trump administration has reportedly frozen more than $2 billion in research grants to elite universities, including Harvard, citing alleged violations of federal directives related to antisemitism and national security, NPR reported.
    Michelle Mbekeani, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
  • The raises are cost-of-living adjustments included in state law, though past legislatures have voted to freeze their own pay — a move that has drawn legal challenges.
    Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
Verb
  • Much of California is set for its first heat wave of the season and several parts of the state could experience record-high temperatures, weather experts predict.
    Terry Collins, USA Today, 28 May 2025
  • Yet, both stars have flourished as professionals, with Reese setting rebounding records as a rookie, while Clark has become one of the most versatile players in the entirety of the league.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 May 2025
Verb
  • As of now, the issue has mostly been fixed, though not entirely.
    Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 8 June 2025
  • Keep in mind that bush-type beans and peas generally don't need support, but pole beans require trellises or cages for their vining stems. Lupines: Many growers don't realize that lupines belong to the legume family and can also benefit neighboring plants with their nitrogen fixing roots.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025

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“Stabilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stabilize. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

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