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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
Patrick Damp, CBS News, 17 May 2026
In an update later Sunday, the Oakland Police Department said three pedestrians died at the scene and three others were transported to area hospitals, where their conditions were listed ranging from critical to stable.
—Amanda M. Morris, ABC News, 17 May 2026
Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 May 2026
The topical, darkly funny, whip-smart series from Eric Kripke follows a band of vigilante misfits who fight to expose the all-powerful, corrupt conglomerate Vought International and its stable of villainous superheroes.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 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
As a result, one man was taken to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh after being shot, and as of Saturday, he is listed in stable condition.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 17 May 2026
In an update later Sunday, the Oakland Police Department said three pedestrians died at the scene and three others were transported to area hospitals, where their conditions were listed ranging from critical to stable.
—Amanda M. Morris, ABC News, 17 May 2026
Noun
Firstman all but preemptively slapped an A24 logo on Club Kid, which doesn’t have distribution yet as of this writing, but his film really would fit into their stable of commercially friendly art flicks, down to its gooey heart.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 May 2026
The topical, darkly funny, whip-smart series from Eric Kripke follows a band of vigilante misfits who fight to expose the all-powerful, corrupt conglomerate Vought International and its stable of villainous superheroes.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 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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Reintroduced as Aqua Lares in late 2025, the 254-footer is comfortable in the harshest of environments, with a sturdy ice-class hull that can power through practically anything.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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Optimize the wall space by placing belts and bags on sturdy hooks.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Keeping a strict and fixed watering schedule.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
16 May 2026
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Rita Rae is a heart transplant survivor and lives on a fixed income.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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That means less cement per meter—on this bridge roughly 40% less concrete—while still reaching normal strength.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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One patient retained normal core disgust reactivity but could no longer recognize disgust in others’ faces; another with anterior insula damage showed dysregulation in both producing and experiencing disgust.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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The Moon in Taurus moves through your 6th House of Work and Wellness, asking for simple systems, steady routines, and practical follow-through.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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But his steady 82-game audition in 2025-26 should make the organization confident enough to invest long-term in the left-shot center.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Student enrollment will drop across the board, and certain areas of the country such as New England—which is home to a whole host of small private colleges and will be suffering from some of the harshest demographic decline—may start to be dotted by campus ghost towns.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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In this series, the Knicks host at MSG on Tuesday and Thursday night before traveling to play Games 3 and 4 on Saturday and next Monday in Cleveland.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
18 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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Lewis-Skelly and Calafiori continued to provide balance against Atletico three days later, and were also key components to Arsenal’s strong start against West Ham, alongside Leandro Trossard.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The case that Ashton and Bradley heavily influenced each other is stronger, if also strained.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Only in a certain light was the dent visible.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Barker said the scene, in its original cut, was significantly more intense, ultimately forcing him to pull back on certain elements in order to avoid the restrictive rating.—
Scott Shilstone,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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“Stable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stable. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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