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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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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
Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Alternatively, for a more stable path than owning individual stocks like JNJ, explore the High Quality portfolio, which has consistently outpaced the S&P and generated over 91% returns since its inception.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Alongside a host of vineyards, Seven Oaks offers arable farmland, horse stables, and a zero-edge pool set against a mountain view.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Their turn-of-the century stables at Fort Myer are also being renovated.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
This independence is intended to allow the Fed to focus on its dual mandate: promoting maximum employment and maintaining stable prices.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Alternatively, for a more stable path than owning individual stocks like JNJ, explore the High Quality portfolio, which has consistently outpaced the S&P and generated over 91% returns since its inception.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
With the closing of the Pleasanton stables, they are forced to relocate with the 10 horses in their care to Seattle’s Emerald Downs track, like many other trainers.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Alongside a host of vineyards, Seven Oaks offers arable farmland, horse stables, and a zero-edge pool set against a mountain view.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
Verb
The horse stables on the property were also reduced to a smoldering pile, though staff were fortunately able to evacuate all of the animals in advance.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Their turn-of-the century stables at Fort Myer are also being renovated.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stable
Adjective
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It’s entirely made of cotton that has been coated with polyvinyl to create a sturdy material with the look of pebbled leather, which is as water-resistant and stain-repellent as hide.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2025
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Get to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid windows.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Municipal bonds, which are backed by state and local governments, are generally seen as one of the safer fixed income assets.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Investors accept that smaller fixed payment because a portion of the bond proceeds is allocated to bitcoin, which may rise in purchasing power over the term.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Such intimidation may be normal in Putin's Russia, not in the civilized world!—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Seeing the color Olo needed specific stimulation to push the vision beyond its normal limits.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Once the ball moved into more central areas, Lindsey Heaps homed in on it like a heat-seeking missile, putting constant pressure on Kim Little, forcing the Scot back in a way that rarely happens in WSL matches.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Living in New York City in your 20s can get pricey, with rising rent, food and transportation costs — not to mention the constant temptation to try something fun or buy something new.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The book identifies a host of factors that have thwarted global environmental cooperation, including the Western world’s neoliberal economic ideology, failures to distribute the burdens of adaptation, dysfunctional international institutions, and weak global norms of multilateral problem solving.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Usually enriched with peptides, hyaluronic acid, or a host of butters and oils, these deeply nourish one’s pout.—
María Munsuri,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The output rotates continuously, requires no calibration or homing on boot-up, and contains a thru-bore for easy daisy-chaining of wiring.—
Evan Ackerman,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 July 2019
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As the world looks more toward environmentally conscious solutions, solar has been on the forefront of many people’s minds—from greener businesses to home solar paneling.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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In the last two weeks, Trump issued an executive order directing agencies to sunset every existing energy regulation by next year and, in a separate memorandum, said those agencies may repeal certain regulations without allowing the public to weigh in.—
Nichola Groom and Valerie Volcovici,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Then again, certain positions that were once universal, or at least bipartisan, appear to be breaking down: the opposition to child labor, for one.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Stable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stable. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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