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stable

[stey-buhl] / ˈsteɪ bəl /
ADJECTIVE
constant, fixed; resistant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
balanced calm durable fast lasting permanent reliable safe secure solid steady strong substantial
STRONG
abiding anchored enduring established even firm invariable nailed poised set sound stabile stalwart staunch stout tough uniform
WEAK
brick-wall deep-rooted equable immutable perdurable resolute set in stone solid as a rock stationary staying put steadfast sturdy sure together unalterable unchangeable unfluctuating unvarying unwavering well-built well-founded
Antonyms
STRONGEST
broken ephemeral imbalanced impermanent insecure intermittent loose soft temporary undependable unfixed unprotected unreliable unsafe unstable untrustworthy vulnerable weak
STRONG
changeable changing different flexible indefinite irresolute unsound
WEAK
inconstant shaky wobbly

Example Sentences

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Cheng has deflected questions about her position, saying recently it was "premature" to discuss a final solution and what was needed now was "peaceful and stable cross-strait relations."

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Without a stable point to settle, they drift away instead of forming a conductive bridge.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Markets function only if participants are treated as ends in themselves, with a stable and equal claim to protection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Offset was shot near the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., on Monday evening and is currently in stable condition, a spokesperson for the rapper told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

They waited until the Pacific populations were stable before legally asking for permission to resume this ancient tradition.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day