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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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as in steady
not undergoing a change in condition
a stable economic climate is best for business
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Recent Examples of stable
Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2026
Immigration has been essential in keeping the economy moving and the population stable for a long time.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The heavy hitter on the other side is Miami Mayor Maurice Ferre, along with his own stable of downtown movers and shakers.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
The real standout, however, is the equestrian center, which stables 12 horses and offers guests one-on-one or group lessons.
—Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The president said the second airman was rescued with injuries but is stable.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2026
Immigration has been essential in keeping the economy moving and the population stable for a long time.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
Paul had been advertised for the match as part of his ongoing involvement with The Vision alongside Theory, a stable that also includes Seth Rollins and Austin Theory as its central members.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The heavy hitter on the other side is Miami Mayor Maurice Ferre, along with his own stable of downtown movers and shakers.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Designed by architect Isay Weinfeld, the sprawling equine complex features grass and sand tracks, show jumping, and polo facilities, marked trails across the estate, and stables for 200 horses.
—Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
The real standout, however, is the equestrian center, which stables 12 horses and offers guests one-on-one or group lessons.
—Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stable
Adjective
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Featuring the show’s slogan over a sunny pop of color, this sturdy ceramic mug holds a generous 15 ounces of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa, and is your Immunity Idol against a dull routine.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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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,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The city says extending it to seniors could be a big help for older adults living on a fixed income.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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There is no fixed income threshold for hardship status.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law, said Trump’s attempts to bypass the normal confirmation processes are unconstitutional.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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According to the study, it is encoded in the internal structure of the remnant through what physicists call quasi-normal modes.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Pollards Apiary and Gifts now attracts a steady stream of regulars, all of whom pull into her personal driveway and either drop cash or use Venmo to shop.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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The threat of rising inflation will likely mean the central bank continues to hold interest rates steady.—
Damian J. Troise,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Vancouver Canucks host the Vegas Golden Knights after Linus Karlsson's two-goal game against the Utah Mammoth in the Canucks' 7-4 loss.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Advocates for five potential host cities will keep bidding for that year’s national convention.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Multiple savings accounts can home this money, assuming savers don't want to try their luck investing in stocks instead.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Dickin Medal, which is often compared to the British Victoria Cross, is typically awarded to heroic horses, homing pigeons, and dogs.—
Anne Ewbank,
Popular Science,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Royal Bahamian police said Brian Hooker told investigators that his wife fell over from an 8-foot hard-bottom dinghy — along with the keys to the boat — and she was carried away by strong rip currents.—
Cristian Benavides,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The National Weather Service says strong winds could generate breaking waves of 8 feet causing dune erosion and road overwash.—
Mark Price
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Often, this is a useful guideline, and limits, in general, are very much the friend of the fiction writer, but there are certain stories that benefit from a sense of instability.—
Nina Mesfin,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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For certain great artists, Meis believes, the creative act is a safe harbor where life’s pressures, exigencies, and calamities aren’t so much denied or resolved as reimagined as pictorial dramas.—
Jed Perl,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Stable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stable. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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