STABILIZE Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

stabilize

verb

Definition of stabilize

as in to plateau

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plateau

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as in to freeze

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Recent Examples of stabilize Like my legislation, this bill seeks to protect economic and academic opportunities, and stabilize the rules that govern competition. — U.s. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026 The team of first responders was able to stabilize the victim until Marine 21 and additional fire rescue watercraft arrived at the scene, per Smith. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 One of the goals is to stabilize the state's electricity rates, which are among the highest in the nation and have continued to climb in recent years. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 These sleek sneakers are made with layers of contoured cushioning to mold to your feet, a rubber sole with traction to stabilize, and two different lace options to customize your look and enhance comfort. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stabilize

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Order frequency continued to plateau around 4 times per year over the last three years, its prospectus showed.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
Most people plateau at 1 or 2 because the habit development beyond that is genuinely hard.

— Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of plateau

Verb

Sophie Richards waited five years for a diagnosis (the average is seven to 10 years), and has had four surgeries (plus freezing her eggs).

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Iceland’s freezing temperatures typically last about five months of the year, but the government has chosen a balmy summer day for its pivotal national referendum.

— Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of freeze

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Hence, retail traders will gain a cheaper and more precise way to speculate on crude, but production, consumption, inventories and geopolitics will remain the dominant forces setting prices.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Pairing rolled clothing with compression packing cubes, like this Bagail six-piece set with mesh panels to easily see what’s inside, can help keep outfits organized while creating extra room for souvenirs on the way home.

— Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026

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