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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 shoe’s collar wraps securely around the ankle, almost in a sock-like way, to enhance stability.
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Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
The policy provides crucial stability and security for immigrant families by preventing deportation and enabling them to invest in their communities through homeownership, career building, and civic participation.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
And most of the specialist firms, which then counted for more, in terms of the stability of the markets.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Collegiate sports’ historic overhaul hit another peak when the President of the United States issued a sweeping 10-page executive order intended to bring order and stability.
—Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026
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Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
The policy provides crucial stability and security for immigrant families by preventing deportation and enabling them to invest in their communities through homeownership, career building, and civic participation.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
And most of the specialist firms, which then counted for more, in terms of the stability of the markets.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Collegiate sports’ historic overhaul hit another peak when the President of the United States issued a sweeping 10-page executive order intended to bring order and stability.
—Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stability
Noun
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The City of Fort Worth says the work is focused on repairing deteriorating concrete along a high-traffic corridor to improve safety and reliability.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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The construction is part of a $93 million rehabilitation project that aims to improve safety, traffic flow and reliability for the more than 167,000 vehicles that use the expressway each day.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The key is consistency — put things back in their zone, and the space stays organized on its own.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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For Warsh, credibility comes from adaptability rather than consistency – a stance that could call into question practices such as the dot plot.—
Paul Wachtel,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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But Food Lion is winning budget-conscious shoppers with its value and private label strength, Lempert said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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This era of college basketball — the NIL and portal combination — has either robbed Self of his greatest strength or at least sneaked a few pennies from the community tray.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Predictable routines like feeding, grooming or play provide stability during demanding times and help maintain emotional steadiness.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 By midday, steadiness beats speed at work.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stability. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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