stabilizer
noun
sta·bi·liz·er
ˈstā-bə-ˌlī-zər 
plural stabilizers
: one that stabilizes something: such as
a
: a substance added to another substance (such as an explosive or plastic) or to a system (such as an emulsion) to prevent or delay an unwanted alteration of physical state
b
: a gyroscope device to keep ships steady in a heavy sea
c
: an airfoil providing stability for an airplane
specifically
: the fixed horizontal member of the tail assembly see airplane illustration
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As a result, gold is generally considered a more reliable safe haven and stabilizer in portfolios.
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Alex Shahidi, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
When Dyer started taking prescribed antihistamines and stabilizers, her symptoms improved dramatically, though ordinary chemicals can still trigger an attack.
—Kate Raphael, Discover Magazine, 23 June 2025
Final stabilizers, hoses and other rigging were attached before the yacht was lifted by one of Europe’s most powerful floating cranes, which had been brought in for the job.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
Hiking involves walking on uneven ground, which engages more muscles in the back, including small stabilizers, glutes, and the core, to keep you upright, Kennedy says.
—Korin Miller, Outside Online, 6 June 2025
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Alex Shahidi, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
When Dyer started taking prescribed antihistamines and stabilizers, her symptoms improved dramatically, though ordinary chemicals can still trigger an attack.
—Kate Raphael, Discover Magazine, 23 June 2025
Final stabilizers, hoses and other rigging were attached before the yacht was lifted by one of Europe’s most powerful floating cranes, which had been brought in for the job.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
Hiking involves walking on uneven ground, which engages more muscles in the back, including small stabilizers, glutes, and the core, to keep you upright, Kennedy says.
—Korin Miller, Outside Online, 6 June 2025
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“Stabilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stabilizer. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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stabilizer
noun
sta·bi·liz·er
ˈstā-bə-ˌlī-zər
: one (as a chemical or a device) that stabilizes something
especially
: a fixed surface for stabilizing the motion of an airplane
Medical Definition
stabilizer
noun
sta·bi·liz·er
variants
also British stabiliser
: one that stabilizes something
especially
: a substance added to another substance or to a system (as an emulsion) to prevent or retard an unwanted alteration of physical state
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