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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 constant
not undergoing a change in condition
a stable economic climate is best for business
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Recent Examples of stable
John Towfighi, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
The officers are in the hospital and in stable condition.
—Axios Denver, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
As the Broncos still look for potential help at the skill positions, linebacker and in the secondary, there isn’t a wide stable of big-name upgrades left to pick from.
—Luca Evans, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Their turn-of-the century stables at Fort Myer are also being renovated.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
While investors are grappling with unease in the outlook for the US economy, the picture in Europe has emerged as relatively stable from an investment perspective.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
The officers are in the hospital and in stable condition.
—Axios Denver, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
Most of the ranch’s other buildings also date from the ’20s, when yet another owner—oil magnate H.G. Wylie, who had a hand in reassembling the ranch’s many parcels—built hay barns, dairy barns, garages, stables, a machine shop and a street of houses for the ranch’s workers.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
As the Broncos still look for potential help at the skill positions, linebacker and in the secondary, there isn’t a wide stable of big-name upgrades left to pick from.
—Luca Evans, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
The horse stables on the property were also reduced to a smoldering pile, though staff were fortunately able to evacuate all of the animals in advance.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Their turn-of-the century stables at Fort Myer are also being renovated.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stable
Adjective
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The shed has built-in ventilation, a window, sturdy flooring, and a padlock-compatible locking mechanism on the door.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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These insights shaped every detail of the grill—from the cook engine to the closed cabinet that discreetly hides the gas tank to the sturdy stainless-steel handle, a signature of Weber quality.—
Tim Clark,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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His beats have lots of detail but no fixed center, creating rhythms that call to mind choppy waves or a record that’s stuck in a groove.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
21 Mar. 2025
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The company has also successfully expanded into the broadband market with its fixed wireless offering, utilizing excess spectrum acquired from Sprint.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Across Los Angeles and Ventura counties, temperatures are expected to be five to 12 degrees below normal, Lund said.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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Madison – the episode’s host – along with Sarah Sherman and Ego Nwodim played high school students texting each other some normal teenage gossip… until Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, played by Andrew Dismukes, randomly popped into the chat to update the chain about a pending military plan.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Weak or absent pulse Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia Some people with severe arterial blockages develop chronic limb-threatening ischemia (insufficient blood flow), which can cause severe, constant pain, gangrene (tissue decay), and even limb loss (amputation).—
Alicen Nelson MD,
Verywell Health,
27 Mar. 2025
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This era also saw a state budget crisis, and high-level leadership churned amid constant drama.—
Molly Parker,
ProPublica,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The series also introduces a host of new characters, such as Dulcinea, a kind, brave cat who becomes Puss’ close friend, and Artephius, an eccentric alchemist.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Rafale fighter jets loaded with mock nuclear missiles took off from bases in Brittany, supported by Mirage fighters, refuelling and signals planes, in order to stage an attack on the southern part of France, which in this simulation was defended by a host of other air forces (i.e. Poland).—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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L’Oréal is homing on in people aged 60-plus, who today comprise 21 percent of the world’s population, but 28 percent of beauty demand.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
7 Feb. 2025
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Foster families are needed to aid in homing the pets until adoption, officials said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Are there certain types of egg preparations that handle freezer storage better than others?—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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As investors continue to wrestle with this effect, one thing is certain: liquidity is now a top priority.—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Stable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stable. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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