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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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as in steady
not undergoing a change in condition
a stable economic climate is best for business
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Recent Examples of stable
Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2026
Immigration has been essential in keeping the economy moving and the population stable for a long time.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Harper’s recent emergence has added another horse to the Celtics’ stable of young, high-energy wings.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
The real standout, however, is the equestrian center, which stables 12 horses and offers guests one-on-one or group lessons.
—Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The president said the second airman was rescued with injuries but is stable.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2026
Immigration has been essential in keeping the economy moving and the population stable for a long time.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
Future plans included another aisle of stalls and, after years of living in the stable’s one-bedroom apartment, building their dream home on the property.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Harper’s recent emergence has added another horse to the Celtics’ stable of young, high-energy wings.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
Designed by architect Isay Weinfeld, the sprawling equine complex features grass and sand tracks, show jumping, and polo facilities, marked trails across the estate, and stables for 200 horses.
—Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
The real standout, however, is the equestrian center, which stables 12 horses and offers guests one-on-one or group lessons.
—Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stable
Adjective
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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The inner ball is made from sturdy solid styrofoam.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The city says extending it to seniors could be a big help for older adults living on a fixed income.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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There is no fixed income threshold for hardship status.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law, said Trump’s attempts to bypass the normal confirmation processes are unconstitutional.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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According to the study, it is encoded in the internal structure of the remnant through what physicists call quasi-normal modes.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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At Harmar Bait and Tackle, there was a steady stream of customers either buying bait or getting trout fishing licenses.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Denver metro test drive loop My drives with the Prius covered much of the South Denver metro area, including stretches of C-470 and E-470, where steady highway cruising allowed the hybrid system to show off its efficiency.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Bills have a host of capable receiving options like Shakir, tight end Dalton Kincaid and now wide receiver DJ Moore, who was acquired for a second round pick, but the team still has a need at the position.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Broidy’s lawyers also alleged that Chalker had orchestrated the hacking of the Emirati Ambassador to Washington and had used spy tactics against critics who opposed Qatar’s role as host of the World Cup in 2022.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Multiple savings accounts can home this money, assuming savers don't want to try their luck investing in stocks instead.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Dickin Medal, which is often compared to the British Victoria Cross, is typically awarded to heroic horses, homing pigeons, and dogs.—
Anne Ewbank,
Popular Science,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The legislation has stalled amid strong pushback from critics.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kodai Senga got the ball for the Mets and turned in a strong performance in his season debut.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Often, this is a useful guideline, and limits, in general, are very much the friend of the fiction writer, but there are certain stories that benefit from a sense of instability.—
Nina Mesfin,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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For certain great artists, Meis believes, the creative act is a safe harbor where life’s pressures, exigencies, and calamities aren’t so much denied or resolved as reimagined as pictorial dramas.—
Jed Perl,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Stable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stable. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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