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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  • When the app freezes, you're stranded If the technology works, fine.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • Restricted airflow and low refrigerant levels are the most common reasons your AC freezes in hot weather.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 28 June 2026
Definition of freezes
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  • Joe even sets a reminder on his phone for Ewan’s upcoming anniversary date.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • Messi still sets Argentina apart Argentina have continued to score freely during the knockout stages, scoring six goals in two games (3-2 against Egypt, 3-1 against Switzerland).
    — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of sets
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  • Someone should know who verifies the image, who speaks for the company, who explains what happened, who fixes the process that failed, and who keeps the organization from turning a teacup storm into a bathtub flood.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • When a thief opens an account with your SSN, birthdate and address, canceling the account only fixes part of the problem.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of fixes

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