1
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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3
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
Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
In addition to the zoo and aquarium, the institute has Audubon Park and its golf course; soccer and baseball fields; horse stables; a tennis center; a water park and much more.
—Arkansas Online, 22 June 2025
Teele Rebane, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
The pumphouse campus once had a machine shop, storehouse, carriage house and stables and a brick-making kiln.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2025
Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
This shift could dismantle the Housing First model, which provides stable housing and support services without requiring individuals to resolve underlying issues first.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
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Adjective
The property has 18 European-style equestrian stables and an outdoor entertainment area that includes a vanishing edge upper pool, a pool house/cabana and a putting green, according to its listing.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
In addition to the zoo and aquarium, the institute has Audubon Park and its golf course; soccer and baseball fields; horse stables; a tennis center; a water park and much more.
—Arkansas Online, 22 June 2025
Noun
Total control The group’s headquarters was a sprawling compound complete with horse stables in the town of Rawang, a 30-minute drive from the capital Kuala Lumpur.
—Teele Rebane, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
The pumphouse campus once had a machine shop, storehouse, carriage house and stables and a brick-making kiln.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2025
Verb
That story said Couture was in stable condition at a local hospital.
—Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
This shift could dismantle the Housing First model, which provides stable housing and support services without requiring individuals to resolve underlying issues first.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stable
Adjective
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Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm has passed.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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Photograph: Kat Merck AmazonBasics Small Packing Cubes for Travel, 4-Piece-Set $20 $14 (30% off) Amazon Not quite as compressive as our top pick, these Amazon Basics cubes offer sturdy mesh windows and durable fabric—a budget-friendly intro to packing cubes.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Try declaring fixed meal times, choosing default clothes or automating basic routines.—
Akin Akinpelu,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Von Miller and others at the Deutsches Museum knew that fixed holes could not represent the complexity of a moving planet.—
Martin Bush,
Space.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Deloitte’s Global Resilience Report, based on surveys of over 2,000 CEOs and 6,000 executives, found that 62% view ongoing disruption as the new normal.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Representatives for OpenAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fortune, made outside normal working hours.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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However, Rivers was a constant thorn in the Sparks’ side, especially in the fourth.—
John W. Davis,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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The world of work is in constant motion, and the requirements for success are constantly changing.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Working anaerobically brings on a whole host of benefits, including boosted cardiorespiratory fitness, endurance, and energy levels, as SELF previously reported.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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While the state gasoline tax has gone up each year, there are a host of other reasons California’s gasoline prices are the nation’s highest, including the unpredictable international situation.—
David Lightman
July 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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But, with three dogs already, homing another pooch felt unsustainable.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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At the end of most nights, the restaurant allowed Gordon to take slices and some other entrees home free of charge.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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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.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Keep in mind that buckwheat can cause allergic reactions in certain people (especially in Asian countries), particularly if eaten frequently or in large amounts.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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A number of Republicans that represent states with rural communities -- such as Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mike Rounds of South Dakota -- have expressed concerns about cuts to public broadcasting that could affect the ability of certain communities to access emergency alerts.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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“Stable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stable. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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