stabilizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of stabilize
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as in plateaus

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as in freezes

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Recent Examples of stabilizes If the situation in the Middle East stabilizes, the Strait of Hormuz reopens, oil prices stabilize in the mid-$80s (WTI), the Coterra merger closes on schedule in Q2, and integration proceeds without major hiccups. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stabilizes
  1. freezes
  2. sets
  3. fixes
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  • The Chicago River freezes faster than Lake Michigan because the water moves less, creating another set of hazards for firefighters.
    — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • One way is to water the soil around your boxwoods deeply before the ground freezes.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of freezes
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  • Baldwin leads off, and consistently sets the table for his teammates.
    — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Once the sun sets, the storm risk will diminish Monday night.
    — Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of sets
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  • Stop thinking of customer service as the department that fixes problems.
    — Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • By testing pellet presses, pin welders, and automated inspection tools without live radiation, the team fixes mechanical issues before the equipment enters commercial service.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
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