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as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged
the car manufacturer tested the soundness of the new model in various types of collisions
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as in health
the condition of being sound in body
his athletic soundness is open to question since he's been away from the sport for so long
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Recent Examples of soundness
These secessions—each driven by a loss of faith in the scientific soundness of the CDC’s recommendations—seem designed to destroy the agency’s credibility.
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Advocates for the Fed argue that the soundness of the banking system is interconnected with the country’s financial stability, part of the Fed’s mission as an institution.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Legal experts who spoke with the Free Press said no matter her true mental status or the soundness of any rulings around that time, the situation invites a loss of public confidence in the judiciary.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
That, experts said, could erode investors’ trust in the soundness of the Fed’s decision and could lead to worsening inflation.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Advocates for the Fed argue that the soundness of the banking system is interconnected with the country’s financial stability, part of the Fed’s mission as an institution.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Legal experts who spoke with the Free Press said no matter her true mental status or the soundness of any rulings around that time, the situation invites a loss of public confidence in the judiciary.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
That, experts said, could erode investors’ trust in the soundness of the Fed’s decision and could lead to worsening inflation.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soundness
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This reliability could speed up the shoe design cycle and reduce costs, while giving developers a clearer picture of real-world performance.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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That means solar facilities, wind farms, batteries and even residential devices can be aggregated, synchronized and aligned with the reliability needs of the overall grid.—
Alvaro Rozo,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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According to Salus Research clinical trials, the toothbrush improves gum health and removes twice as much plaque compared to a manual brush.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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This vitamin supports immune health, promotes wound healing and helps the body absorb iron.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, King Charles — an apolitical head-of-state — is more concerned with giving the president a royal treatment as Downing Street hopes to find diplomatic stability with the volatile administration.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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By solving MXene’s stability problem and suppressing chloride corrosion, the research delivers a material that balances conductivity, durability, and performance.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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Jackson faced several setbacks this season but proved her fitness during the 100-meter dash rounds the past two days.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Slot added that Isak’s progress towards full match fitness will be hindered by Liverpool’s busy upcoming schedule, which sees them face Atletico at Anfield before hosting Everton in Saturday’s early kick-off.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Every individual brings unique needs, preferences and strengths.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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This new gel, however, manages to combine strength, healing, and sensing capabilities in one material, which is a rare feat.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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AeroVironment’s advanced systems integrated quickly with the MQ-9A Reaper, validating the compatibility and robustness of the technology.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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For years, Google has positioned itself as a champion of the open web, regularly touting the vitality and robustness of the digital ecosystem.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately, Americans have proved themselves to be suckers for packaging that conveys a food’s healthiness, Bragg said.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
23 Aug. 2025
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The fans increased thrust, braking and maneuverability, allowing the tiny robot to dart and turn with striking agility.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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This training approach enables the robot to perform with agility despite its compact design.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Soundness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soundness. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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