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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
There are gold pulls that make the piece look luxe, a flat bottom construction that increases stability and gives it a clean look, and fluted wood on the front for a mid-century modern-inspired design.
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Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
That has many countries, particularly those in the West, concerned, as these resources become ever more important to national security and economic stability.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
This intellectual property integrity lapse sets a precedent that weakens protections for creators across industries, undermines their financial stability, and eventually infringes on the intellectual rights of content creators, devaluing the very essence of intellectual property itself.
—Hamilton Mann, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Starting with Venus entering Pisces and your second house of values, possessions and stability, the influence of the love planet brings a touch of abundance, harmony and prosperity to this area of life.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
That has many countries, particularly those in the West, concerned, as these resources become ever more important to national security and economic stability.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
This intellectual property integrity lapse sets a precedent that weakens protections for creators across industries, undermines their financial stability, and eventually infringes on the intellectual rights of content creators, devaluing the very essence of intellectual property itself.
—Hamilton Mann, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Starting with Venus entering Pisces and your second house of values, possessions and stability, the influence of the love planet brings a touch of abundance, harmony and prosperity to this area of life.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stability
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Both our regional electric grid manager and federal agencies have issued dire warnings of a near-term electricity reliability cliff as Maryland is closing baseload power plants prematurely with no reliable replacements in sight.—
David T. Stevenson,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2025
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However, cost sensitivity and supply chain reliability remain areas of caution.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Jan. 2025
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Players with her versatility and consistency are in short supply, and having her on a fresh contract bodes well for the Dash’s long-overdue rebuild.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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At the end of the day, consistency is the key to maintaining consumer trust.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Amidst these challenges, ‘Vallejo’ shines a light on the resilience of young athletes who find solace and strength on the baseball field.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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Its strength also has to do with the water under the ice and the distribution of the load on the ice, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stability. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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