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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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Like many parents, your central concern is likely creating a safe, loving, and stable environment for your child.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
The new spaces add to a stable that already includes the popular Polo Lounge, Fountain Coffee Room and Cabana Cafe, all of which will remain unchanged.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
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
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Adjective
To address the challenge, researchers designed a new biohybrid material that keeps bacteria near the electrode while maintaining a stable electronic connection.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Like many parents, your central concern is likely creating a safe, loving, and stable environment for your child.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
Whirlpool electric ranges pros Instead of a huge stable of super-fancy ranges with novel and unconventional features, much of Whirlpool’s range is somewhat straightforward.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
The new spaces add to a stable that already includes the popular Polo Lounge, Fountain Coffee Room and Cabana Cafe, all of which will remain unchanged.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stable
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Donica, across from her, is on sturdier ground, fearsome to the point of awe-inspiring in the sustained fury of his fermatas, though his considerable force as a performer longs to be shaped more cleanly.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 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,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There is no fixed income threshold for hardship status.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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But those debates assumed a fixed infrastructure.—
Yunus Emre Tozal,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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James turned forty-one at the end of that month, an age at which many people start to notice the normal degeneration of their tendons and joints.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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The start of the day seemed very normal to me.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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That alone would create a challenging year for water managers, who rely on slow and steady snowmelt to feed streams, rivers and reservoirs and meet spring and summer demand for irrigation and drinking water.—
Mira Rojanasakul,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Besides the Federal Reserve, central banks in Europe, Japan and the United Kingdom also held their interest rates steady this past week.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Several recent surveys show Swalwell, Steyer, and in some cases, Porter polling in the teens, alongside Republicans Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host, and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Memories of this night were sealed with photos, taken by their photojournalist host.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 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
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Boko Haram has since become stronger, with thousands of fighters and different factions, including the Islamic State West Africa Province, which is backed by the Islamic State group.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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That kind of political intrusion does not make families safer or stronger.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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That is all but certain to change … unless High Point’s March magic extends to the women’s bracket.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Stable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stable. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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