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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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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
PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Elliott often watches companies for many years before investing and has an extensive stable of impressive board candidates.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 23 Aug. 2025
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
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Any stable resolution is likely years away, and as untouchable as the pro game may seem, there are versions of college football’s future that look particularly good for the NFL, and versions that look more threatening.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Finally, the 2025 list massacred the stable of eligible plug-in hybrids.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Elliott often watches companies for many years before investing and has an extensive stable of impressive board candidates.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
Verb
Polar bears live in remote Arctic regions, with a stable population of about 26,000, though they're now considered vulnerable due to climate change and human threats.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Any stable resolution is likely years away, and as untouchable as the pro game may seem, there are versions of college football’s future that look particularly good for the NFL, and versions that look more threatening.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stable
Adjective
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The Alchemist became known for his sample-heavy work, often mining disco, soul and R&B records from the 1970s and 1980s for snippets that became the foundations of his sturdy but atmospheric productions.—
Christine Werthman,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
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The bottoms have a sturdy rubber sole with traction that grips the ground, which is also helpful for unpredictable fall weather.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Wobbling through space The Earth’s axis, which is an imaginary line running through the North and South Poles, is in constant motion, even though it is commonly depicted as a fixed line.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Many of the residents are low-wage workers, immigrant families with young children or elderly and disabled people on a fixed income.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His work at the clinic earned him the Highest Pro Bono Distinction at graduation, which was awarded for working more than 150 extra pro bono hours above the normal course requirements of the clinic.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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That is just 6% of normal rainfall for the month.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Habit System – Building sustainable daily practices that don't require constant willpower.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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The illness prevents her body from producing platelets, leaving her at constant risk of dangerous bleeding.—
Liz Neporent,
ABC News,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The elaborate display of military strength came with a show of solidarity with a host of heads of state, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un.—
Ellie Cook
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some clients come in with a host of color ideas and preferences, but Mitchell was open to suggestions, Broekman said.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cabinet meets in ‘submarine’ Closer to home the completion of the plant is another win for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his defense minister.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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Subsequent research has gone deeper into chemical or neurological aspects of olfactory imprinting and geomagnetic navigation, which seems to aid salmon homing at longer distances.—
Greg Uyeno,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Reese wants to skip through the rebuilding process, but doing so has already put Chicago in a position in which building a stronger talent base is going to be much more difficult.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Speaking to the crowd before the march, Eve Devitt, an Idaho human rights activist, said that LGBTQ+ history is built on fighting for rights, which makes the community stronger.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One of the charming aspects of following foreign football is realising that certain concepts are expressed in different ways to how it’s done in your own country.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Since 2012, certain players and games are forever etched in the memories of those who watched.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Stable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stable. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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