1
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
Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 31 July 2025
The carmaker, whose stable of brands also includes Peugeot, Citroen and Fiat, said first-half net revenues dropped 12.6 percent to 74.3 billion euros, according to the preliminary and unaudited results.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 July 2025
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 May 2025
Not all of the 1,500 horses stabled are eligible to race in the Kentucky Derby.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Confidence fell for consumers under the age of 35, remained stable for consumers aged 35 to 55, and rose for consumers over 55, according to The Conference Board.
—Jenna Sundel
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Your knee has four major ligaments that connect your femur (thigh bone) to your tibia (shin bone), keeping the joint stable.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 31 July 2025
The carmaker, whose stable of brands also includes Peugeot, Citroen and Fiat, said first-half net revenues dropped 12.6 percent to 74.3 billion euros, according to the preliminary and unaudited results.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 July 2025
Noun
Encompassing just 10 residences, the homes were originally built in 1863 and 1864 as horse stables.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 May 2025
Not all of the 1,500 horses stabled are eligible to race in the Kentucky Derby.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
In contrast, employment for older, more experienced workers in the same occupations has remained stable or grown.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Confidence fell for consumers under the age of 35, remained stable for consumers aged 35 to 55, and rose for consumers over 55, according to The Conference Board.
—Jenna Sundel
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stable
Adjective
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Cast Iron Square Skillet Grill This 9.5-inch square skillet pan is made from sturdy cast iron, giving meats and vegetables that juicy, chargrilled flavor and appearance — with no real grilling actually required.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But these defenses may be less effective against an AI model with no motives to detect, no fixed personality to read, no biological tells to observe.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
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The adorable moment reveals the pup splayed out on the ground, peeking under the door with a fixed gaze.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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What once felt like science fiction is soon going to become totally normal.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Boeing’s uncrewed spacecraft fits in normal rocket fairings, or nosecones, and has flown five times on United Launch Alliance Atlas V rockets, once on SpaceX Falcon 9 and once on Falcon Heavy.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Durable, multi-row stitching ensures this hat will last for years, even with constant use.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Making Ukrainian Content Amid The Air Raid Sirens 1+1 = streaming: Trying to make original content is hard enough for anyone working in this industry, but trying to do that under the constant threat of attacks from a neighboring country make things nigh on impossible.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The news comes on the heels of the main series receiving 10 fresh Emmy nominations, including nods for outstanding reality competition program and reality competition host for RuPaul Charles.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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Acting as a host of sorts, the art aligns with the gracious, skilled, and highly trained dining professionals – who are diligently preparing for guests hours before meal service, taking notes and reading carefully, like students at elite university.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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One of the officials said other weaponry being held up includes the AIM-7 Sparrow — a medium-range radar homing air-to-air missile — as well as shorter-range Stinger missiles and AT-4 grenade launchers.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
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The snow has blanketed part of the Atacama Desert, which gets less than an inch of rainfall per year and is home to home the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), a large network of radio telescopes in northern Chile.—
María de los Ángeles Orfila,
Space.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The panel also specified certain conditions that would fall under an exception for medical emergencies, which Tennessee's law does not include.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Fiber availability is limited to certain neighborhoods.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Stable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stable. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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