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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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4
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
Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
He was taken to Waterbury Hospital where he was listed in stable condition.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Feb. 2025
Freda Moon, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Inside the ochre-and-brick facade, guests can dine alfresco to the sounds of classical guitar, while a small spa and stables set the scene for on-site activities.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
Gurney brought her horses to the evacuation stables at Ventura County Fairgrounds, feeding them hay and handing out pizza delivered by a Good Samaritan.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Both victims were listed in stable condition and no arrests have been made.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
He was taken to Waterbury Hospital where he was listed in stable condition.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
Ride on horseback into Murray Canyon, part of Indian Canyons, on a tour with the stables at Smoke Tree Ranch.
—Freda Moon, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Inside the ochre-and-brick facade, guests can dine alfresco to the sounds of classical guitar, while a small spa and stables set the scene for on-site activities.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
At the city building near the Veteran's Monuments, 176 John's Hill Road.
Fort Thomas: At Tower Park next to the cavalry stables.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
Gurney brought her horses to the evacuation stables at Ventura County Fairgrounds, feeding them hay and handing out pizza delivered by a Good Samaritan.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stable
Adjective
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This sturdy sideboard is equal parts functional and stylish.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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This lends a more expensive feel, resulting in a sturdy tablet without being thick or heavy, at 0.3 inch thick and 1.2 pounds.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PCMAG,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Wynder said in 2023, there were more than 1.29 million riders for its fixed route buses with an average of over 3,300 per day.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The notable fixed income investor thinks long-duration Treasury yields have more room to rise.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, enter the address yourself, or use the normal method of clicking on your Google avatar in Gmail, for example.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2025
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On when things started to feel normal again: By the spring of 2024, Reed said, in part because the family was able to start spending time out in their yard.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Monkey is a source of constant obtuse dialogue and characters that exist only for the cheapest comic relief.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
7 Feb. 2025
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Looney, an Alabama native, has been living in New York since then, receiving constant monitoring and follow-up.—
Nadia Kounang,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Buttercream is a mix of butter and sugar, flavored with a whole host of liquid extracts.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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The ceremony, which was twice delayed due to the Los Angeles wildfires, took place Friday evening in Santa Monica, with comedian Chelsea Handler serving as host.—
Dan Heching,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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L’Oréal is homing on in people aged 60-plus, who today comprise 21 percent of the world’s population, but 28 percent of beauty demand.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
7 Feb. 2025
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Foster families are needed to aid in homing the pets until adoption, officials said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 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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Many political leaders blame it for the rise of the hard-right party Alternative for Germany, or AfD, which has campaigned relentlessly on deporting certain immigrants and sits second behind the Christian Democrats in national polls.—
Jim Tankersley,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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People rarely are presented as good or bad in certain clothes.—
Julian Randall,
Essence,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Stable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stable. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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