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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  • Reduce Watering Ohler suggests giving a deep watering before the ground freezes.
    — Jane Kim, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The salt coolant used in these systems freezes at roughly 932 degrees Fahrenheit (500 degrees Celsius).
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of freezes
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  • Wegmans also sets itself apart from other traditional grocers in size and experiential store design.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026
  • But what truly sets the GT apart from the competition is how this volcanic performance is deployed.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of sets
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  • That may be as important as anything Marshall fixes on film this week.
    — Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Imagine hotels doing the same—where the building senses friction, predicts needs and quietly fixes problems before a guest ever notices.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
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“Stabilizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stabilizes. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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