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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
How these countries manage four particular uncertainties will have a significant effect on their hopes for stability and growth.
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David Mednicoff, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
The Ace of Pentacles suggests material growth, financial opportunity, or a fresh path for stability.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
View gallery - 8 images Most modern timber towers, like the 230 Royal York and Ascent, feature a concrete core for stability.
—New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
Several users praised the dog owner for giving the pup a chance at stability.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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David Mednicoff, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
The Ace of Pentacles suggests material growth, financial opportunity, or a fresh path for stability.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
View gallery - 8 images Most modern timber towers, like the 230 Royal York and Ascent, feature a concrete core for stability.
—New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
Several users praised the dog owner for giving the pup a chance at stability.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stability
Noun
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This architecture allows developers to leverage existing MongoDB drivers and tools while benefiting from PostgreSQL’s reliability and ecosystem.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Gas turbines are valued for their efficiency, reliability, and versatility, so they are used in power plants, aviation, and various industrial settings.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both men argued that, after the media mogul's death, the company would need stability in the top leadership ranks and consistency in its core conservative principles to retain the loyalty of its audiences.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Packers’ defense sacked Goff four times in this NFC North battle as the Lions’ offense struggled to find consistency early in their campaign.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The strength of last year’s group was the secondary.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Plus, make sure to use weights that are appropriate for your current level of strength.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But a heart that knows it is loved and remains focused on its purpose beats with steadiness, confidence, and hope no matter what is happening—or not happening—in life.—
Russell M. Nelson,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Reviews explain what the math model implies for session feel—cadence, feature frequency ranges, base‑game steadiness—without promising outcomes.—
Fortune Games,
Mercury News,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stability. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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