stabilizes

present tense third-person singular of stabilize

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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
Verb
  • Will freezes at the sight, his expression softening from surprise to awe.
    Abby Monteil, Them., 3 Dec. 2025
  • The good news is that with the right prep, broccoli freezes beautifully—saving you time, prep, and brain power on a busy weeknight.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The showdown between Pavia, Mendoza, Sayin, and Love sets the stage for a dramatic national finish, with the winner to be revealed on December 13.
    Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
  • No spoilers, but that final stretch is quite creative and sets a different stage for the final confrontation between Detroit's finest and Skynet's legions.
    Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • An immutable ledger records who owned a card and when, which fixes the resale-chain problem that long haunted physical collectibles.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 4 June 2026
  • Beside her, the dog shakes itself, droplets flying from it, then fixes her with an appraising gaze.
    Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026

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“Stabilizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stabilizes. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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