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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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 steady
not undergoing a change in condition
a stable economic climate is best for business
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Recent Examples of stable
Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Released at Watches and Wonders in April, the Evergraph introduces a compliant chronograph mechanism built around flexible bi-stable components that replace many of the traditional levers and springs used to start, stop, and reset the chronograph.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Jocelyn Noveck, Fortune, 6 May 2026
After retiring from The Post, Schrader and her husband, Pat, operated the Laz E Acres horse boarding stable in Littleton.
—Billie Stanton, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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
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Adjective
The other man was in stable condition and is expected to survive, police said.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Released at Watches and Wonders in April, the Evergraph introduces a compliant chronograph mechanism built around flexible bi-stable components that replace many of the traditional levers and springs used to start, stop, and reset the chronograph.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Noun
The stable of stars came later.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Fortune, 6 May 2026
After retiring from The Post, Schrader and her husband, Pat, operated the Laz E Acres horse boarding stable in Littleton.
—Billie Stanton, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Once listed for $22.9 million, the estate has polo fields, equestrian stables with 13 stalls, and no less than 700 feet of private Lake Michigan beach access.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stable
Adjective
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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,
8 May 2026
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Build something sturdy enough that generosity becomes a choice rather than a sacrifice.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Rita Rae is a heart transplant survivor and lives on a fixed income.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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These included fixed sites, Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, and Infantry Squad Vehicles.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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After replanting, or if the roots look normal, keep the soil moist.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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But not the average, normal citizen workers.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Stay steady rather than reacting too quickly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The traditional approach to higher inflation and a steady labor market normally would argue against cuts.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Mom had to be beaming after Gorajski’s performance Monday for the Thunderbolts in a 15-0 SouthWest Suburban Conference win over host Stagg in Palos Hiills.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Other noms include Baum for best columnist and Scott Feinberg for best anchor/host in audio journalism as well as mentions across numerous other categories including social media, photography, video, features, investigative, illustrations and blogs.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The creation of such a time-capsule milieu is Smith’s longtime directorial strength of course, even if occasionally at the expense of homing in an audience on a specific moment.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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But in recent years, researchers have homed in specifically on behaviors that indicate compulsive use of social media.—
Carmel Wroth,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jessica Chmielewski, Colleen Gartlan and Ella Riordan led a strong defensive effort in front of Noone.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Set one clear boundary today and confirm expectations so your commitments stay strong and manageable.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The condition is not uncommon and somewhat prevalent in certain breeds like various Spaniels, certain Hounds, some Retrievers, and some giant dog breeds.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Martin said the Vatican had been clear that the Vatican's 2023 declaration limited blessing of same-sex couples only under certain circumstances.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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“Stable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stable. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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