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

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He added that the administration’s end goal is “a friendly, stable, prosperous Venezuela,” and cautioned that free and fair elections would take time as the administration works with Rodríguez to stabilize the country.

From Los Angeles Times

Some analysts predict a dollar rebound due to resilient U.S. growth, driven by AI investment and a stable labor market.

From Barron's

All of this is an argument for a strong or stable dollar policy.

From The Wall Street Journal

The State Department said last May that the deal “secures the long-term, stable and effective operation” of the joint base.

From The Wall Street Journal

“With compliant operations at its core, the company provides stable and reliable data services for enterprises across various industries,” the Ipidea spokeswoman said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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