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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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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 constant
not undergoing a change in condition
a stable economic climate is best for business
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Recent Examples of stable
Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
Your support ensures Vox a stable, independent source of funding to underpin our journalism.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 23 Sep. 2024
Bella Venice’s latest Fall/Winter 2024 collection focuses on transition pieces for your fall wardrobe, which include a few wardrobe stables that can realistically be worn year-round.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2024
Brant Performance Horses near Belle Center, Ohio, about an hour northwest of Columbus, used a barn that measured about 60,000 square feet and stabled about 85 horses.
—Jennifer Vilcarino, ABC News, 10 June 2024
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Adjective
This sneaker also has a wide base to keep you feeling stable and supported, with impact-absorbing cushioning to soften each landing.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
Your support ensures Vox a stable, independent source of funding to underpin our journalism.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
Denzel Washington rounds out the cast as Macrinus, an arms dealer who keeps a stable of gladiators.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 23 Sep. 2024
Bella Venice’s latest Fall/Winter 2024 collection focuses on transition pieces for your fall wardrobe, which include a few wardrobe stables that can realistically be worn year-round.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Verb
At its peak, the tavern could stable 80 horses, who fed on oats from the owner’s farm.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2024
Brant Performance Horses near Belle Center, Ohio, about an hour northwest of Columbus, used a barn that measured about 60,000 square feet and stabled about 85 horses.
—Jennifer Vilcarino, ABC News, 10 June 2024
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Some of the main selling points include the sturdy zipper that didn’t snag once during testing and the 600-fill down for its insulated warmth.Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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In the finish, these sturdy tasting notes split open to reveal sandalwood spice that lingers for several beats.Brad Japhe, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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There’s no fixed end date to that aid, although Joanne Standlee, the nonprofit’s executive director, said funding is always tight.Blake Nelson, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Uncertainty is the key theme for markets on the eve of Election Day, but fixed income investors say there are a few opportunities to snap up solid yield even as the market holds its breath.Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Sponsor has agreed to pay all normal operating expenses of the Trust out of the Sponsor’s management fee, which is 0.20% per annum of the Trust’s ether holdings.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Keep in mind that these layer transitions are gradual, not abrupt; the transition from normal hydrogen gas to liquid hydrogen and then to metallic hydrogen happens slowly and smoothly.Benjamin Roulston, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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Hanan Townshend’s score, with its heavy, rhythmic breathing and ethereal tones, cultivates a constant atmosphere of unease.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Tamra’s relentless cruelty has only helped Shannon, as has John Janssen’s $75,000 lawsuit against her and Alexis’ constant jabs.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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Regardless, the computing world looks Apple’s way with every new generation of its M-series silicon, and Apple indeed continues to lead in a host of areas.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Comedy Central, the home of the show, recently announced that Stewart will remain host of the show through the end of 2025.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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Their Hickory Hill estate in McLean, Va. was a rotating roster of secretaries of state, film stars and celebrities along with snakes, ponies, horses, hamsters, homing pigeons, ducks, geese, cockatoos and a huge turtle.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024
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The release includes 22 styles in new, mix-and-match colorways that the former USC star likens to home and away uniforms for a golf trip – whether to a resort destination or a friend’s club.Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
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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
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In addition, family discussions related to entertaining at home or dealing with certain repairs are likely.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2024
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Calcium and vitamin D Osteoporosis cannot be completely cured, but certain lifestyle and dietary factors can lower your risk.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Stable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stable. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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