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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
Being aware of your monthly budgetary needs, including when bills are due and how much to set aside for an emergency fund is paramount when setting up your finances for stability.
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Víctor Rosario, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
That reality and normal offseason change keep stability out of reach for the Pelicans.
—William Guillory, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Chinese push for stability The U.S. administration’s reduction in aid and, potentially, support for Myanmar’s opposition could lead the way to China taking a greater role in shaping the course of the civil war.
—Tharaphi Than, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025
President Nicolás Maduro and his officials insist that Venezuela can withstand any economic measures imposed by the United States, dismissing concerns over the country’s financial stability.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
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Víctor Rosario, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
That reality and normal offseason change keep stability out of reach for the Pelicans.
—William Guillory, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Chinese push for stability The U.S. administration’s reduction in aid and, potentially, support for Myanmar’s opposition could lead the way to China taking a greater role in shaping the course of the civil war.
—Tharaphi Than, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025
President Nicolás Maduro and his officials insist that Venezuela can withstand any economic measures imposed by the United States, dismissing concerns over the country’s financial stability.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stability
Noun
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The key difference lies in the context and purpose: Creativity is appropriate for artistic tasks, while hallucinations are problematic when accuracy and reliability are required.—
Anna Choi,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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This combination is vital to delivering the performance, reliability, and efficiency required at hyperscale.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Defensive consistency has recently evaded these Nuggets, sitting at 26th in defensive rating since the All-Star break entering Friday night against Utah.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
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Hendrick Motorsports drivers focus on consistency; All four of its teams work together to make one another faster.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2025
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Agam’s absence left a gaping hole in her family, but her siblings carried her strength.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Haidt then gave us the helpful analogy of the emotional elephant for System 1 and the rational rider for System 2, illustrating that the enormity and strength of the elephant suggest that when the elephant and rider are in conflict, the elephant always wins.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stability. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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