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as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged
the bridge was designed with such great stability that it supposedly will not collapse even under the harshest weather conditions
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as in consistency
the state of continuing without change
the stability of the regime is in jeopardy
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Recent Examples of stability
It’s rated highly for both financial stability and customer service.
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
The ramifications of this crisis extend beyond individual factories, threatening the stability of the national economy and Bangladesh’s standing in global markets.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Dec. 2024
As teased at the very end of the Season 1 finale — 10-MONTH OLD SPOILER ALERT! — the investigation into Colonel Rankin (played by Hunters‘ Lewis Fitz-Gerald) will reveal a looming destructive chaos that threatens the stability of the region.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 2 Dec. 2024
Constructive engagement with Iran, coupled with a commitment to multilateral diplomacy, can help build a framework for global security and stability in the Persian Gulf.
—Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 2 Dec. 2024
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
The ramifications of this crisis extend beyond individual factories, threatening the stability of the national economy and Bangladesh’s standing in global markets.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Dec. 2024
As teased at the very end of the Season 1 finale — 10-MONTH OLD SPOILER ALERT! — the investigation into Colonel Rankin (played by Hunters‘ Lewis Fitz-Gerald) will reveal a looming destructive chaos that threatens the stability of the region.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 2 Dec. 2024
Constructive engagement with Iran, coupled with a commitment to multilateral diplomacy, can help build a framework for global security and stability in the Persian Gulf.
—Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stability
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In a competitive marketplace with intense pressure on expenses, fees, and top performance, the reliability, efficiency, and speed automation brings is critical.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Climate & Environment California water agency considers spending $141 million on Delta tunnel project Nov. 21, 2024 Supporters, who included business advocates and local water officials, said the project will ensure the reliability of supplies to protect Southern California’s economy.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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The traditional restaurant experiences brought consistency for diners and hopefully a steadier, more predictable income for the teams behind them.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Places with the biggest waves -- Hawaii, Alaska and the Pacific coast -- are the best locations to utilize wave energy converters due to the strength and consistency of the waves, the experts said.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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For example, effectively exfoliating the body of dead skin may require a higher strength of salicylic acid than what’s found in facial products, or even an entirely different ingredient that isn’t recommended for the face.Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 12 Dec. 2024
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Risk mitigation is another strength of First Class Automation’s service.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stability. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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