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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
Bloomberg, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
There must have been hundreds of them made, a stable of hobbyhorses, and one had ended up in the basement of our house in Massachusetts.
—Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 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
Phil Hay, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
This week regional Fed President Beth Hammack highlighted that Wall Street’s expectations of solid business performance were derived from stable consumer spending.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Obesity Market Pfizer is counting on Metsera’s pipeline of medicines to catapult it into contention with entrenched rivals, giving the company a stable of combinable therapies executives believe could change the standard of care for obesity in the years to come.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
There must have been hundreds of them made, a stable of hobbyhorses, and one had ended up in the basement of our house in Massachusetts.
—Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 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
Their defending is less stable, writes James Pearce, and it couldn’t be said that the influx of new players has elevated their football.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
This week regional Fed President Beth Hammack highlighted that Wall Street’s expectations of solid business performance were derived from stable consumer spending.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
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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,
7 Oct. 2025
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The lone crack in Yesavage’s sturdy exterior came in the first inning.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Fed’s move will also lower interest rates on personal loans, so now might be the time for a debt consolidation loan, which would replace your existing card balance with a lower, fixed rate.—
Ryley Amond,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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The snug drawstring closure and four fixed buckles that attach to each chair leg help keep the cover from blowing away in the wind while keeping dirt and debris out.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Inflammation is a normal response to strength training, when muscle fibers develop small tears.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Turmeric has not been proven to lower blood sugar in individuals with normal baseline levels.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The power plant, working on E25 fuels, is mated to a sequential six-speed constant-mesh gearbox managed by the driver through steering-wheel paddles.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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For those in charge of protecting the biosphere, keeping the beaches on the peninsula’s eastern side free of trash washed in from the sea is a constant struggle.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny will be the first host of the 51st season.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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In addition to Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, John Oliver and Jon Stewart addressed his suspension, as did Conan O'Brien, David Letterman, Howard Stern, and the co-hosts of The View.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Make the transition from school to home smoother with the help of 'CoComelon' nursery rhymes.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
12 Sep. 2025
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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
Adjective
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In fact, while vision isn’t their strongest sense, dogs may even be able to see certain aspects of a TV show.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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The young right-hander put together a strong season, but few were better after the All-Star break.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, while vision isn’t their strongest sense, dogs may even be able to see certain aspects of a TV show.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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Providing fiber for digestion, there’s fresh broccoli along with antioxidants to help reduce the risk of certain cancers.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Stable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stable. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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