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stabilized

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verb

past tense of stabilize

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Recent Examples of stabilized
Adjective
The best-case outcome, then, is likely a stabilized confrontation—confined to the political, economic, and diplomatic spheres and carefully insulated from military escalation—in which neither side can achieve a decisive victory. Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025 According to Merio, the Milvus gimbal (a stabilized camera/turret unit) houses electro-optical and infrared sensors plus the laser designator. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stabilized
Adjective
  • Polk said the astronaut is stable but that diagnostic uncertainty in microgravity prompted NASA to err on the side of bringing the crew member back to Earth.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Treaties assume shared values, stable circumstances, and mutual benefit.
    Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The system supports both Anchor and Follow viewing modes, allowing the virtual display to stay fixed in space or move with the user’s perspective.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Taxis, which operate with fixed (if somewhat elevated) rates, are readily available and convenient for short jaunts across the island.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Italian brands are prized not just for tomato variety, but for techniques that minimize time between harvest and processing and emphasize balanced flavor.
    Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Together, oats and almonds create balanced nutrition, combining fiber, protein, and healthy fats for lasting fullness and all-day energy.
    Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In implementing its measures, officials froze or changed at least 131 scholarships across UT System and Texas A&M University System institutions, which could no longer have race or gender criteria, the Dallas Morning News reported.
    Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Before the new year, the federal Administration for Children and Families froze all funding to Minnesota.
    Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Others push legal and ethical boundaries to set themselves up for a career in the private sector after term limits.
    Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
  • The Long Pine Key Campground is the most accessible and is located near the Homestead entrance, while the Flamingo Campground is set deeper inside the park in the Flamingo area.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Canales wants to keep the operation steady and focused this week.
    Mike Kaye January 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Property owners and brokers, however, are encouraged by a steady increase in asking rents in the South Bay, according to the report.
    George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026

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“Stabilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stabilized. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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