stabilize
verb (used with object)
to make or hold stable, firm, or steadfast.
stabilise
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a variation of
stabilize.
Example Sentences
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"France's fiscal package would prevent the deficit from reaching 6.5 percent of GDP next year, but it would not stabilise public debt," analysts at ING said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Even earlier, sugar mills would set aside around 10% of their output for this, helping stabilise prices in times of excess production.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Thomas Hitzlsperger: United can stabilise themselves this season.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Trump is "trying to stabilise relations for now until the US can basically decrease its vulnerabilities to Beijing", according to Jared Mondschein, Director of Research at the United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney.
From Barron's
In the whole spiritual advance it is first we who must make the effort, which God will then stabilise, and finally on our continuing to maintain this effort He will bring it to complete fruition.
From The Romance of the Soul by Lilian Staveley
