What does "stabilizes" mean?

third-person singular simple present indicative of stabilize

What is a synonym for "stabilizes"?

Common synonyms include: adjust, appease, assimilate, assimilate to, assure, balance.

Stabilizes

verb

verb ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Verb

1
third-person singular simple present indicative of stabilize form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

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adjust appease assimilate assimilate to assure balance

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"Building a protective structure in front of a cliff or dune temporarily stabilizes the seaward location of the cliff or dune edge, however beach erosion continues. Since no new beach area is created through cliff or dune retreat, a net loss of beach area occurs."

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