| Roget’s II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition. 1995. |
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| VERB: | 1. To put in balance: balance, counterbalance, equalize, stabilize. See ORDER. 2. To make stable: stabilize. See CHANGE. | | ADJECTIVE: | 1. Having no change or variation: changeless, constant, equable, even1, invariable, invariant, regular, same, unchanging, uniform, unvarying. See SAME. 2. Indicating or possessing determination, resolution, or persistence: constant, determined, firm1, resolute, steadfast, stiff, tough, unbending, uncompromising, unflinching, unwavering, unyielding. See PURPOSE. 3. Firmly in position: fixed, immobile, immovable, stationary, steadfast, unmovable, unmoving. See MOVE. 4. Consistently reliable, especially because of resistance to outside pressures: stable, steadfast, steady-going. See CONTINUE. 5. Firmly settled or positioned: fast, firm1, secure, stable, strong, sure. See CONTINUE.
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