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
ArsTechnica, 17 June 2025
Diversify vendors, build local backups and stop pretending just-in-time solutions work in a world that’s anything but stable.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Literary Hub, 4 June 2025
Burnett alone had his own sizable stable of reality follow-ups to Survivor, including, but certainly not limited to, The Apprentice, Rock Star, The Contender, The Restaurant, Boarding House: North Shore, On the Lot, Shark Tank, and The Voice.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 31 May 2025
Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2025
But the horse stables, in some way, were maybe even more impressive.
—The Editors Of Ad, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
However, we've been inundated with previews and test builds as Google works toward general availability, which means a model is stable enough for long-term development work.
—ArsTechnica, 17 June 2025
Diversify vendors, build local backups and stop pretending just-in-time solutions work in a world that’s anything but stable.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Noun
Horses in the stables; orchestras above the swimming pools; electric cabinets humming in sweet-smelling bathhouses.
—Literary Hub, 4 June 2025
Burnett alone had his own sizable stable of reality follow-ups to Survivor, including, but certainly not limited to, The Apprentice, Rock Star, The Contender, The Restaurant, Boarding House: North Shore, On the Lot, Shark Tank, and The Voice.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 31 May 2025
Verb
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
But the horse stables, in some way, were maybe even more impressive.
—The Editors Of Ad, Architectural Digest, 7 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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In most matches, there is no fixed point in attack.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
9 June 2025
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The following year, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which moved Memorial Day from its fixed date (along with three other holidays) to the last Monday in May.—
Alex Heigl,
People.com,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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At the World Championships, Metcalfe saw a competitor achieve a 100kg deadlift and decided to push herself beyond her normal limits.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In normal circumstances, the 1878 Posse Comitatus Act barring U.S. soldiers from acting like law enforcement in the U.S. But the Insurrection Act, first enacted in 1792, allows the president to deploy the military inside the U.S. to help civilian law enforcement with law enforcement duties.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
9 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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As Immigration and Customs Enforcement carries out raids across Los Angeles, former daytime talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw and his TV network MeritTV are covering the actions and protests in the city.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The regional hosts escaped the jam with a clutch double play that began with a force at home and ended with Renzo Gonzalez being thrown out at first.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 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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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
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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
Adjective
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While certain details in specific scenes were modified and some dialogue subtly shifted to enhance the story, the new version follows the original plot’s three-act structure to a tee.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
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“Stable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stable. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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