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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
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
Grayson Highlands has many campsites, including stable area spaces for equestrian campers.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Denzell laughs, pointing Ian to the stables, where his sister is checking on the horse.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Sep. 2024
Another Sforza, Duke Sforza Maria, stabled his finest horses in the area, which led to the creation of the town’s Palio, a race similar to the famous one in Siena.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
The third gunshot victim was also treated at the hospital, where doctors had at the time listed him in stable condition with a gunshot wound to his forearm, the warrant affidavit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
Grayson Highlands has many campsites, including stable area spaces for equestrian campers.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
Noun
The Voice has a tremendous stable of R&B talent coming through every season.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Denzell laughs, pointing Ian to the stables, where his sister is checking on the horse.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Verb
Where the West Enfield Park is now, used to be the horse stables for the mansion.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Sep. 2024
Another Sforza, Duke Sforza Maria, stabled his finest horses in the area, which led to the creation of the town’s Palio, a race similar to the famous one in Siena.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stable
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This seven-piece tool set from Walmart comes with a sturdy yet lightweight stool.Fox News, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Bougainvillea scrambles from pots onto sturdy lattices.Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2024
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With no fixed itinerary or schedule, guests do and see more due to the small group size—experiencing mind-boggling local wildlife, such as polar bears, walruses, seals, and more.Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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That’s a positive for savers and fixed income investors — who still have plenty of opportunities in the coming months to get an inflation-beating return on their money.Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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Temperatures are expected to be close to average for the time of year in the Great Plains, but lower than normal readings are anticipated for much of the Midwest, East and South up to January 16.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Only Byard’s move to the Eagles didn’t come under normal circumstances.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2025
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The complexity of fraud schemes requires constant model updates and training.Carlos Netto, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The young primates, which are endangered, require constant supervision and skilled care to survive.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Facilities there are attractive enough to also make Rocker B a frequent host to weddings and corporate retreats.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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The Watch What Happens Live host went on to pour a shot for Black and Ruffin. Wood Jr. seemingly alluded to former CNN anchor Don Lemon, who used to host New Year’s Eve coverage for the news network and was known for drinking on-air while doing it.Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
Verb
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When combined with a thermal imaging camera, the satellite link would allow the operator to home in precisely on specific targets, especially those with an obvious heat signature such as electricity generation equipment.David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Last December, Franchise sold its home goods retail subsidiary W.S. Badcock Corp. to home retail competitor Conn’s, which ended up filing Chapter 11 in July to conduct an orderly wind-down of operations for both the Conn’s and W.S. Badcock banners.Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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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
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Ross pointed to past articles that have suggested one glass of red wine a day can help protect against certain types of heart disease.Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Other types of cancer that are linked to alcohol use include colorectal, liver, esophageal, stomach, and certain types of head and neck cancers.Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Stable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stable. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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