1
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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3
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
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
Prices hold steady Home prices remained stable, with the median sale price for a detached home rising about 1 percent month-over-month to $665,000.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
Near the big red barn and stables, toddlers were perched on a fence, petting mules.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 6 Apr. 2025
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
Constructed initially just outside of Madrid in 1141, this monastery was occupied by Cistercian monks for almost 700 years before becoming storage and stables during the social revolution of the 1800s.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
High school populations are a bit more stable, dropping just 20% over that period.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
Prices hold steady Home prices remained stable, with the median sale price for a detached home rising about 1 percent month-over-month to $665,000.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
Noun
Sticky traps also may help knock down some types of fly populations in stables, says Gray.
Use a fan.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
Near the big red barn and stables, toddlers were perched on a fence, petting mules.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
The toll also includes many local businesses and landmarks, from beloved restaurants and shops to recreation areas such as Will Rogers State Park and its famous museum and horse stables.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
Constructed initially just outside of Madrid in 1141, this monastery was occupied by Cistercian monks for almost 700 years before becoming storage and stables during the social revolution of the 1800s.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stable
Adjective
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For your safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
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The paddles are crafted with a sturdy, lightweight design suitable for players just starting and looking to develop their skills.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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With fixed or limited income, the threats and implementation of tariffs plus the effect of years of relatively high inflation rates has taken their toll.—
Jim Wang,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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In other words, to make its conventional arsenal survivable, the United States must replace its current stock of fixed and visible assets with elusive forces in multiple domains, following the nuclear triad model.—
ANDREW S. LIM,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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To her credit, Sepideh is aware enough to own the surreal gulf between what to her is a normal life and what has become Fatma’s normal life.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
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Republished on May 17 with additional advice and resources on defending against these dangerous messages, where normal detection is impossible.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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This hybrid model creates a unique environment fueled by a constant cycle of discovery and revenue generation, where both readers and media platforms benefit.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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With constant developments in the technological environment, flexibility is key, so with all your metrics in hand, don’t be afraid to recalibrate your cybersecurity defense position if needed.—
Al Kingsley MBE,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Baker went on to play a host of characters on either side of the law − both detectives and cops, as well as troubled ex-cons and mafia men.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The players drifting through this dreamscape include Daisy Ridley, Eliot Sumner, Willem Dafoe, and a host of other beautiful people clad in gauzy frocks and provocative bralettes.—
Lynn Yaeger,
Vogue,
16 May 2025
Verb
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From Italy to France to Bali to Puerto Rico Mexico to home in California, these sandals have provided great support while still working for a ton of different destinations and experiences.—
Samantha Leal,
StyleCaster,
25 Apr. 2025
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The output rotates continuously, requires no calibration or homing on boot-up, and contains a thru-bore for easy daisy-chaining of wiring.—
Evan Ackerman,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 July 2019
Adjective
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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What is Valley fever? Valley fever is a lung infection caused by breathing in spores from Coccidioides, a fungus that lives in the soil and dust in certain regions of the United States and the world, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The frontcourt, on the other hand, is less certain.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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“Stable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stable. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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