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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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4
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
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In addition to overseeing all original series marketing for the studio, Manfredi will work with the content licensing team handling traditional licensing to worldwide buyers, Lionsgate’s stable of 30 FAST channels in 18 countries, and delivery of content to platforms throughout digital media.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Encompassing just 10 residences, the homes were originally built in 1863 and 1864 as horse stables.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 May 2025
Dana Santas, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
The teen was pronounced dead at the scene, and her mother is in stable condition.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
How To Play Strands Strands is the newest game in the New York Times’ stable of puzzle games.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In addition to overseeing all original series marketing for the studio, Manfredi will work with the content licensing team handling traditional licensing to worldwide buyers, Lionsgate’s stable of 30 FAST channels in 18 countries, and delivery of content to platforms throughout digital media.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
When one California castle is not enough (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Nowadays the Madonna Inn is a vast enterprise with restaurants, bakery, bar, stables next door and 110 guest rooms — each different, each with its own postcard in the inn’s three gift shops.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Encompassing just 10 residences, the homes were originally built in 1863 and 1864 as horse stables.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 May 2025
Verb
Remember, your obliques are central players in keeping your trunk aligned, your spine supported, and your movements stable, balanced and comfortable.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
The teen was pronounced dead at the scene, and her mother is in stable condition.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stable
Adjective
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Fall sowing encourages sturdy plants and earlier blooms, which can be quite beneficial in hot Southern climes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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The sturdy plastic housings resist fading and cracking and are brown in color to blend with most outdoor surfaces.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The snug drawstring closure and four fixed buckles that attach to each chair leg help keep the cover from blowing away in the wind while keeping dirt and debris out.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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Wobbling through space The Earth’s axis, which is an imaginary line running through the North and South Poles, is in constant motion, even though it is commonly depicted as a fixed line.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Magnesium is needed to transport potassium and calcium across cell membranes and maintain normal heart rhythms.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
16 Sep. 2025
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The weather when the sailor went missing were close to normal, according to Sky News Australia's Senior Meteorologist Rob Sharpe.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Allmodern’s Racheal rug is a favorite of commerce editor Audrey Lee, who was looking for a low-pile wool rug that wouldn’t need constant vacuuming.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
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Mothers told Fletcher of sending their children to live elsewhere for fear they will be raped in the displacement camps, a constant worry.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough returned as hosts.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the standard co-hosts and judges, the hit series also frequently features celebrity guest judges.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cabinet meets in ‘submarine’ Closer to home the completion of the plant is another win for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his defense minister.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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Subsequent research has gone deeper into chemical or neurological aspects of olfactory imprinting and geomagnetic navigation, which seems to aid salmon homing at longer distances.—
Greg Uyeno,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Washington counts Qatar as a strong Gulf ally.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The audio-streaming platform has amassed a sizable free cash flow due to its strong revenue growth, a figure that has been boosted by the company's swelling active user base in recent financial quarters.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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According to color theory, certain shades work beautifully with burgundy.—
Jamie Wilson,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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Only certain oil and gas facilities, including natural gas pipelines, will still be mandated to report emissions of gases like methane, but can delay reporting those emissions until the year 2034.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Stable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stable. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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