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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
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2025
Mitch McConnell Breaks with Trump by Blasting Global Tariff Plan: 'Trade Wars Hurt Working People Most'
While stocks are volatile, experts advise relying on stable cash investments, which will be able to mitigate the years after retirement when people may need to dip into savings.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2025
The expansive booth highlighted the three pillars of the EssilorLuxottica business: wearables, their stable of brands and medical technology.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Their turn-of-the century stables at Fort Myer are also being renovated.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The gunshot victim, a man in his 20s, was listed in stable condition, Boisvert said.
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Elliott often watches companies for many years before investing and have an extensive stable of impressive board candidates.
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The horse stables on the property were also reduced to a smoldering pile, though staff were fortunately able to evacuate all of the animals in advance.
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The Blue Jackets signed another college free agent on Wednesday, adding stout and sturdy defenseman Caleb MacDonald from the University of North Dakota on a two-year entry-level contract that begins next season.—
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These insights shaped every detail of the grill—from the cook engine to the closed cabinet that discreetly hides the gas tank to the sturdy stainless-steel handle, a signature of Weber quality.—
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Investors accept that smaller fixed payment because a portion of the bond proceeds is allocated to bitcoin, which may rise in purchasing power over the term.—
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Though fugitive and fragmentary, the events in the Gospels take place on a fixed historical time line.—
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On the opposite side, the anti-Tesla group — which moved up its protest to 10 a.m. from its normal noon start in anticipation of the counterprotest — had more than 200 at its peak.—
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The facilities have to make sure the calorie intake of the people who are fasting remains the same, so the first meal would be a normal breakfast while sunset would require a double tray of dinner.—
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The Capitol was also almost one hundred miles away from our house, not exactly a quick commute for someone with a newborn who would require constant rotations of sleeping, eating, and being changed just about every hour around the clock.—
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All implants, regardless of fill type, have a silicone elastomer shell that may weaken over time due to constant movement, folding and pressure.—
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During Preston’s official visit, Harmon was her host.—
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Rafale fighter jets loaded with mock nuclear missiles took off from bases in Brittany, supported by Mirage fighters, refuelling and signals planes, in order to stage an attack on the southern part of France, which in this simulation was defended by a host of other air forces (i.e. Poland).—
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L’Oréal is homing on in people aged 60-plus, who today comprise 21 percent of the world’s population, but 28 percent of beauty demand.—
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Foster families are needed to aid in homing the pets until adoption, officials said.—
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
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Are there certain types of egg preparations that handle freezer storage better than others?—
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As a woman, as a woman of color, and as a woman of a certain age, this is a testament to our ability.—
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“Stable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stable. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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