stabilize
verb (used with object)
to make or hold stable, firm, or steadfast.
stabilizes
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present tense formof stabilize (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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If gold stabilizes quickly despite tighter monetary policy, investors should ask why.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Even if the Iran conflict cools and oil stabilizes, a powerful El Niño could keep pressure on essential prices through the end of 2026 and into 2027.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Under healthy conditions, tau stabilizes microtubules, the filament-like structures that help maintain neuronal shape and function.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
—Bitcoin rose in Asian trading as the market stabilizes on lighter positioning and improved leverage conditions, though fresh buying remains subdued, Wintermute trader Jasper De Maere said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
This military strength deters aggression against our allies, stabilizes our relations with former adversaries, and protects our homeland.
From State of the Union Address by Gerald R. Ford
