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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
This supportive block can provide stability and balance, keeping you properly aligned during yoga workouts.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
Mullally’s real challenge will be to rebuild trust and cohesion, and in this sense, her success may simply come from restoring stability after years of turbulence.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
Predictable routines like feeding, grooming or play provide stability during demanding times and help maintain emotional steadiness.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Chevrolet’s StabiliTrak stability control, traction control and electric power steering keep the vehicle planted and predictable on the road.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
Mullally’s real challenge will be to rebuild trust and cohesion, and in this sense, her success may simply come from restoring stability after years of turbulence.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
Predictable routines like feeding, grooming or play provide stability during demanding times and help maintain emotional steadiness.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Chevrolet’s StabiliTrak stability control, traction control and electric power steering keep the vehicle planted and predictable on the road.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stability
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The City of Fort Worth says the work is focused on repairing deteriorating concrete along a high-traffic corridor to improve safety and reliability.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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The construction is part of a $93 million rehabilitation project that aims to improve safety, traffic flow and reliability for the more than 167,000 vehicles that use the expressway each day.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The key is consistency — put things back in their zone, and the space stays organized on its own.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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For Warsh, credibility comes from adaptability rather than consistency – a stance that could call into question practices such as the dot plot.—
Paul Wachtel,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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But Food Lion is winning budget-conscious shoppers with its value and private label strength, Lempert said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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This era of college basketball — the NIL and portal combination — has either robbed Self of his greatest strength or at least sneaked a few pennies from the community tray.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Predictable routines like feeding, grooming or play provide stability during demanding times and help maintain emotional steadiness.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 By midday, steadiness beats speed at work.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stability. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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