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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
Cloris Chen, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Homeownership is the foundation of strong, stable communities.
—Renee Clark, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
Brian Day, USA Today, 12 June 2025
Godolphin is one of the winningest stables in the game and Bill Mott has won over 5,000 races.
—Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Teele Rebane, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
The pumphouse campus once had a machine shop, storehouse, carriage house and stables and a brick-making kiln.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
These types of businesses are particularly well-positioned for public listing due to their strong cash flows, large customer bases, and stable business models that appeal to traditional investors.
—Cloris Chen, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Homeownership is the foundation of strong, stable communities.
—Renee Clark, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
Noun
Photos posted to social media by Cal Fire's San Bernardino Unit showed crews battling flames and horses in stables amid the thick smoke settling over the area.
—Brian Day, USA Today, 12 June 2025
Godolphin is one of the winningest stables in the game and Bill Mott has won over 5,000 races.
—Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Verb
Total control The group’s headquarters was a sprawling compound complete with horse stables in the town of Rawang, a 30-minute drive from the capital Kuala Lumpur.
—Teele Rebane, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
The pumphouse campus once had a machine shop, storehouse, carriage house and stables and a brick-making kiln.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stable
Adjective
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The tune, a collaboration with Bruno Mars — whose presence surely helped the cut not only become a high-rising win but also a sturdy one — has now spent 34 weeks on the competitive tally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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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,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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There’s also bread-making forest hikes, and no fixed schedule.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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In most matches, there is no fixed point in attack.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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This means that some particles will decay in the normal world while their counterparts in the mirror would not.—
Zack Savitsky,
Wired News,
22 June 2025
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While the district has enough supply on hand for the nearly 200,000 students who attend district schools, many of those computers are out of warranty and past their normal lifespan, the district’s technology chief told the South Florida Sun Sentinel in an interview last month.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Without enough stamina, everyday life can start to feel like a constant battle.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
19 June 2025
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This is less of an issue with high-end reels, but with cheaper reels, constant compression can lead to a loss of memory, meaning the gears, springs, and washers lose their ability to decompress quickly.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
19 June 2025
Noun
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However, Trump’s take on business — relying on a host of ventures built to maximize quick profits — is far grander than his minimalist views on national economics, which critics view as bordering on severe.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
21 June 2025
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Last year, Durov was arrested in Paris on charges relating to a host of crimes, including allegations that his platform was complicit in aiding money launderers, drug traffickers and people spreading child pornography.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
20 June 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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At the same time, the Trump administration is slashing spending and jobs, with ripple effects reaching contractors and even certain real estate markets.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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That kind of cultural appropriation might be sanctioned at certain times.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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“Stable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stable. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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