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as in sturdy
marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion
the observation tower is stable enough to withstand the strongest winds without collapsing
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2
as in fixed
having been established and usually not subject to change
a troubled nation badly in need of a stable government
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as in normal
having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions
she made some strange decisions back when she wasn't entirely stable
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4
as in constant
not undergoing a change in condition
a stable economic climate is best for business
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Recent Examples of stable
Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
In that time, the core vehicle has morphed into different iterations, while the company has changed ownership a few times – coming under the umbrellas of both Daimler Chrysler and Polaris, and most recently settling in at the Wave Inc stable.
—New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025
Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Encompassing just 10 residences, the homes were originally built in 1863 and 1864 as horse stables.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 May 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Both patients were transported in stable condition, the fire department said.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Founder Sabrina Cesaire has a stable of horses available for booking for events in the Detroit area.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
In that time, the core vehicle has morphed into different iterations, while the company has changed ownership a few times – coming under the umbrellas of both Daimler Chrysler and Polaris, and most recently settling in at the Wave Inc stable.
—New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
When one California castle is not enough (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Nowadays the Madonna Inn is a vast enterprise with restaurants, bakery, bar, stables next door and 110 guest rooms — each different, each with its own postcard in the inn’s three gift shops.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Encompassing just 10 residences, the homes were originally built in 1863 and 1864 as horse stables.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 May 2025
Verb
The company’s patented fermentation control system enables higher yield, more stable quality and lower cost.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Both patients were transported in stable condition, the fire department said.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stable
Adjective
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Designed by Hydro Tec, the modern, muscular exterior is characterized by a sturdy steel displacement hull, a distinctive bulbous bow, and a lightweight aluminum superstructure.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Afkhami recommends Western European countries where universal education and health care make these affordability goals possible, especially for those on a fixed income.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Bay Area is a punishing place to grow old on a fixed income.—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
12 Oct. 2025
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One commenter shared with OP that this behavior is normal and that kids can often switch their preference between parents.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Having never worked at a place that wasn’t a scam center, the more experienced among them came to see their jobs as normal.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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At that point, her contractions were constant.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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According to Thorsten Schumm, PhD, a researcher at the Vienna University of Technology’s (TU Wien) Institute of Atomic and Subatomic Physics, some theories suggest that the fine-structure constant may not be truly constant.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The network was about to hire The Daily Show host when a producer Kimmel worked with on the '90s game show Win Ben Stein's Money suggested that the head of the network watch video of him, Kimmel explained Wednesday on the Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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In Barcelona, the Russian Academy of Music hosts concerts and competitions celebrating Russia’s musical tradition.—
Tetiana Kotelnykova,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Make the transition from school to home smoother with the help of 'CoComelon' nursery rhymes.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cabinet meets in ‘submarine’ Closer to home the completion of the plant is another win for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his defense minister.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Rockets big man Alperen Şengün was limited to 5-of-18 shooting after a strong season opener in Oklahoma City.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Smith cited a strong support network for transgender students on campus during her appearance.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In some cases, sportsbooks have taken down odds on certain events to protect against manipulation.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Also, they’re simply banned at certain sites, including all of Greece’s ancient monuments, for preservation reasons.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Stable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stable. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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