STABILIZE Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

stabilize

verb

Definition of stabilize

as in to plateau

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plateau

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as in to freeze

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Recent Examples of stabilize Gas prices could remain high this fall even if crude prices stabilize. — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 Hydrogen storage has the potential to stabilize power grids and replace fossil fuels across global manufacturing and chemical production. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026 Contractors spent Saturday working to stabilize the building as fire marshals gathered evidence. — Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026 Consuming coffee with or after breakfast can help stabilize energy. — Erin Hooker Published, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stabilize

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Verb

Most people plateau at 1 or 2 because the habit development beyond that is genuinely hard.

— Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Ivan learned rapidly for the first year and then seemed to plateau.

— Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of plateau

Verb

On the other hand, liquid batteries lose significant efficiency in freezing conditions.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
But almost all beef that is meant to be used for grinding beef, which comes from Australia or Brazil, is frozen, and a large portion of that goes to food service operations, mostly fast food companies.

— Dan Mangan,Pippa Stevens, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of freeze

Verb

The park aims to deliver immersive environments and unforgettable memories, setting a new standard for destination entertainment.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
With no European football, Chelsea can focus on adapting to Alonso’s methods in training and to setting the long-term ‘project’ back on track.

— George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of set

Verb

Nearby on Reisterstown Road, a camera at Neha Gupta's salon captured the bus smashing into her sign, and that damage has yet to be fixed.

— Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Other facility resources, including microwaves, have also been damaged, and can temporarily limit access to resources while they are fixed.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of fix

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