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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
The consequence, in his telling, is not stability but permanent misallocation.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
As neighborhoods have grown closer, Gordon worries not only about the animals’ safety, but also about the rescue’s long-term stability.
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Maveah Griffith,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
At the center of the book are the core principles that shape long-term global stability, focusing heavily on environmental integrity and the protection of natural systems that support life on Earth.
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Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Musical skill, then as now, was not enough to guarantee financial stability.
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David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for stability
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
As neighborhoods have grown closer, Gordon worries not only about the animals’ safety, but also about the rescue’s long-term stability.
—
Maveah Griffith,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
At the center of the book are the core principles that shape long-term global stability, focusing heavily on environmental integrity and the protection of natural systems that support life on Earth.
—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Musical skill, then as now, was not enough to guarantee financial stability.
—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for stability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stability
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If new cars can't come straight out of the factory completely free of software errors, automakers can issue regular free updates and patches to vehicles to avoid safety and reliability issues down the line.
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On Monday, Six Flags announced that the ride's manufacturer would make enhancements to the Gold Rusher's vehicle to improve its performance, availability, and reliability.
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There was nothing really else at stake other than consistency and pride.
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None of it requires much beyond consistency, and the payoff extends well past better hearing in a noisy room.
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Additional laser pulses reveal how much the ion’s quantum state has changed, allowing researchers to calculate the strength of the surrounding electric field.
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The link held even after accounting for traditional risk factors, though the strength varied by racial and ethnic group, a gap researchers say still needs further study before firm conclusions can be drawn about why.
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Choose kindness at home, let steadiness lead.
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Your natural warmth turns accountability into trust that lasts, and that steadiness helps your creative leadership land without drama.
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stability. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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