stabilize

[stey-buh-lahyz] / ˈsteɪ bəˌlaɪz /

VERB

make or keep in steady state; make resistant to change

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balance fix maintain preserve secure steady sustain

STRONG

ballast bolt brace buttress counterbalance counterpoise equalize fasten firm freeze ossify poise prop set settle stiffen support uphold

WEAK

firm up stabilitate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy forget hurt ignore neglect

STRONG

drop fall let down let go liquefy loosen melt open release soften unfasten unlock weaken

WEAK

change shake vary wobble

Example Sentences

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Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell said the U.S. jobs market seems to have stabilized after a big letdown last year, justifying the Fed’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged.

From MarketWatch

The current policy rate is expected to help strengthen the economy and stabilize inflation around the target in the long term, policymakers said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

Overall, the business continues to stabilize though, and the gross margin rose to 40.1% in the quarter from 37.3%, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“If they’re running up against the 22% price increase year-to-date, they may pull down their buying programs to see if they can buy a dip, or they can buy when prices stabilize.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Sodium phosphate is used to preserve moisture and enhance flavor in processed foods, while carrageenan is added to thicken and stabilize products like meats.

From Los Angeles Times

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