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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
The United States didn't have any cities make the top 10 or the top 20 and that has a lot to do with its higher crime rates, lower social stability and infrastructure, Nicholls says.
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Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 19 June 2025
Roberts’ 10-year managerial tenure has best epitomized that preference for stability.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Concerns with values White and Beatty previously said that the cap on value increases was meant to bring stability during ongoing legal debates around 2023 and 2024 property taxes.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2025
That stability is a credit to the franchise’s prosperous path over the last two decades but also to its ability to retain front-office talent.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 19 June 2025
Roberts’ 10-year managerial tenure has best epitomized that preference for stability.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Concerns with values White and Beatty previously said that the cap on value increases was meant to bring stability during ongoing legal debates around 2023 and 2024 property taxes.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2025
That stability is a credit to the franchise’s prosperous path over the last two decades but also to its ability to retain front-office talent.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stability
Noun
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This is a company built on innovation, quality and reliability.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Boeing’s Dreamliner Boeing’s 787-8 Dreamliner is highly regarded by many aviation experts for its reliability and engineering.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Composed of 100% long-staple cotton, Brooklinen’s classic percale duvet set has a cool and breathable consistency that works year-round.—
Jacorey Moon,
Architectural Digest,
21 June 2025
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Add the dill, sour cream and buttermilk as needed to obtain a good consistency (dressing should not be too thick).—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Knee push-ups can also be a good starting point depending on your current strength level.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
16 June 2025
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Resilience, unconditional love, and the quiet strength in simply being present.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
16 June 2025
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stability. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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