stabilize
verb (used with object)
to make or hold stable, firm, or steadfast.
is stabilizing
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present progressiveof stabilize (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The strategists said fundamentals are improving, the regulatory backdrop is stabilizing and stronger sentiment is helping to stabilize earnings expectations across parts of the sector.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
UBS analysts noted that, while the first-quarter results suggest the company’s turnaround process is stabilizing, they could damp market enthusiasm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
"General relativity is stabilizing systems in some ways and disturbing them in other ways."
From Science Daily ● Apr. 19, 2026
"Maya has endured multiple emergency brain surgeries, other life-saving medical procedures, and severe infection. Slowly, Maya is stabilizing, but her long-term prognosis is unknown," the statement said.
From Barron's ● Mar. 10, 2026
But also key to his campaign is stabilizing an insurance market that over the last several years has seen insurers drop policyholders by the hundreds of thousands, especially in fire-prone neighborhoods.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 21, 2026
