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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
Sea-Doo has also added a hydraulic steering damper to reduce unwanted steering input and improve stability when riding at high speed.
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New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
Long prized for its stability, infrastructure and natural locations, Morocco’s production sector shifted into a new gear in 2018 with the introduction of a tax credit, now capped at 30%.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Texas must prioritize stability and the long-term security of our state funds.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady at 3.50% to 3.75%, attempting to project an image of stability as the U.S. financial landscape splits into two jarring realities: a stock market at record heights and a currency under pressure.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
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New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
Long prized for its stability, infrastructure and natural locations, Morocco’s production sector shifted into a new gear in 2018 with the introduction of a tax credit, now capped at 30%.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Texas must prioritize stability and the long-term security of our state funds.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady at 3.50% to 3.75%, attempting to project an image of stability as the U.S. financial landscape splits into two jarring realities: a stock market at record heights and a currency under pressure.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stability
Noun
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According to Xueyong, Chery’s engineers had to overcome major hurdles involving millisecond-level response times, ultra-precise actuation, and the extreme reliability required for a safety-critical system.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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By synchronizing and instantly analyzing multi-camera perspectives, visual AI can dramatically improve both the speed and reliability of these spot placements.—
Jason Corso,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Emma Stone maintained consistency in her footwear while attending the 98th Oscars Nominees Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Tuesday.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Davis Martin returns while Sean Burke and Jonathan Cannon look to build consistency after some ups and downs in 2025.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Your body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium and maintain bone strength.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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There is strength in coming together to pray, Gomez said.—
Anissa Rivera,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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April 20 – May 20 Taurus, your steadiness can guide important choices throughout the day ahead.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
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Leading through challenging moments requires steadiness, clear priorities, and transparency.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stability. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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