STABLES Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

stables 1 of 2

noun

plural of stable

as in troops

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stables

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verb

present tense third-person singular of stable

as in homes

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Noun

Although Ukraine first warned that North Korean troops were using attack drones on their territory last October, this is the first indication the new wave of troops will have this capability.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Some still laden with weapons, the ships belonged to Nazi Germany's Black Sea fleet that was deliberately sunk near the end of the war as German troops retreated from Romania and Soviet forces advanced deeper into Europe.

— CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of troops

Verb

Davis rooms with his childhood friends Kel (Nicholas Duvernay), who quits medical school in the premiere to pursue his dream of acting, and Josh (Jack Martin), a journalist whose idealism and sense of ethics do not extend to using his media CEO dad to land a gig as a PA on a news show.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 2 June 2026
The side rooms off the main gallery contain playful areas that everyone from kids to grown adults will enjoy.

— Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026

Definition of rooms

Noun

In the past few months, Karol G, Becky G, and Tokisicha have all released major albums, cementing their roles as powerful forces in Latin pop music.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026
Fort Hood is a massive base with 214,968 acres that is used to train and deploy heavy forces.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of forces

Verb

While praising Williams’ TV reign, the documentary also sheds light on the complicated truths about the cost of fame and answers long-lingering questions surrounding the infamous exit from her own show.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
The analysis by the nonprofit research group Anti-Corruption Data Collective, first reported by Reuters, sheds new light on likely military insider trading on the prediction market and the broader risks such activity may pose.

— Douglas Gillison, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of sheds

Noun

On defense, the unit features solid foundational pieces upfront, but depth in the secondary and linebacking corps remains a question mark, especially if injuries pile up over a tough 17-game slate.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
The receiving corps is still a question mark, and depending solely on De’Von Achane seems futile.

— Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of corps

Verb

Concertgoers are surely used to the fan archetype who camps outside the venue for hours to secure a spot along the barricade, but the lines outside Nationals Park on Wednesday didn’t hold the promise of a better view.

— Kendall Staton, Washington Post, 25 July 2026
That sounds like a figure of speech because nobody camps out overnight for tickets anymore.

— Phil Hay, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026

Definition of camps

Noun

Under the terms of the arrangement, HardScope will broker deals with podcast hosts and other figures to promote DraftKings, and is entitled to keep a commission of up to 14%.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Throughout the summer season, Hotel Albatross hosts rotating food pop-ups for guests to enjoy, ranging from Cheech’s bagels to Phoenicia Diner specials.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

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