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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
What happens in Syria could affect stability well beyond its borders.
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Natasha Hall, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
The chassis lift system ($1,800) adjusts ride height and adapts shock absorbers to provide additional stability.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
Here, success isn’t about stability and predictability anymore.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Who needs cheaper shipping and global trade stability anyway?
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for stability
Natasha Hall, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
The chassis lift system ($1,800) adjusts ride height and adapts shock absorbers to provide additional stability.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
Here, success isn’t about stability and predictability anymore.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Who needs cheaper shipping and global trade stability anyway?
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for stability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stability
Noun
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The issue has baffled users and raised concerns about the reliability of the tool that's been integrated into workplaces, schools, and government offices across the globe.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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Newsom has said the tunnel project is vital to improving the reliability of water deliveries as climate change shrinks California’s snowpack and alters the timing of runoff.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Character is measured in consistency, and your long-term impact within community is being shaped now.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
28 May 2025
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The idea is to align your goals with your authentic self and approach them with compassion and consistency.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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This will, in turn, redefine your sense of independence and strength, urging you to balance that fire and passion with responsibility and integrity.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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While there is a public confidence in the strength of the alliance, there are concerns about gaping capability gaps across Europe.—
Ellie Cook — reporting from Rovajärvi, northern Finland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stability. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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