Stabilize, steady, poise, balance, ballast, trim are comparable when they mean to maintain or cause to maintain position or equilibrium.
Category: Synonyms
Spring vs Arise vs Rise vs Originate vs Derive vs Flow vs Issue vs Emanate vs Proceed vs Stem
Spring, arise, rise, originate, derive, flow, issue, emanate, proceed, stem can mean to come up or out of something into existence.
Spread vs Circulate vs Disseminate vs Diffuse vs Propagate vs Radiate
Spread, circulate, disseminate, diffuse, propagate, radiate can all mean to extend or cause to extend over an area or space.
Spot vs Spatter vs Sprinkle vs Mottle vs Fleck vs Stipple vs Marble vs Speckle vs Spangle vs Bespangle
Spot, spatter, sprinkle, mottle, fleck, stipple, marble, speckle, spangle, bespangle can mean to cover or to mark or to become covered or marked with spots or streaks.
Spontaneous vs Impulsive vs Instinctive vs Automatic vs Mechanical
Spontaneous, impulsive, instinctive, automatic, mechanical in application to persons or their movements, acts, and utterances mean acting or activated without apparent thought or deliberation.
Sponsor vs Patron vs Surety vs Guarantor vs Backer vs Angel
Sponsor, patron, surety, guarantor, backer, angel are comparable when they denote a person who in a greater or less degree accepts responsibility for another person or for a particular venture or undertaking.
Spoil vs Plunder vs Booty vs Prize vs Loot vs Swag
Spoil, plunder, booty, prize, loot, swag can mean something of value that is taken from another by force or craft.
Splendid vs Resplendent vs Gorgeous vs Glorious vs Sublime vs Superb
Splendid, resplendent, gorgeous, glorious, sublime, superb can mean having or displaying outstanding or transcendingly impressive qualities.
Spirited vs High-spirited vs Mettlesome vs Spunky vs Fiery vs Peppery vs Gingery
Spirited, high-spirited, mettlesome, spunky, fiery, peppery, gingery mean having or manifesting a high degree of vitality, spirit, and daring.
Spine vs Backbone vs Back vs Vertebrae vs Chine
Spine, backbone, back, vertebrae, chine designate the articulated column of bones which is the central and axial feature of the skeleton of human beings and other vertebrate animals.
Spendthrift vs Prodigal vs Profligate vs Waster vs Wastrel
Spendthrift, prodigal, profligate, waster, wastrel are comparable when they denote a person who dissipates his resources foolishly and wastefully.
Spend vs Expend vs Disburse
Spend, expend, disburse can mean to pay out money or an equivalent of money for something or in expectation of some return.