as in motionless
fixed in a place or position
the static installation of the statue in that niche means that no one will ever see its back, which is also of interest
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as in squabble
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Recent Examples of static
Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Also, people and their skills and abilities are not static.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 Mar. 2025
Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025
Tonight: Explore! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★ Be patient with partners, spouses and close friends today, because a lot of crazy static is in the air.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
But football is not static and as United, City and clubs such as Brighton increase investment each season, the goalposts to fourth-place invariably move.
—Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Also, people and their skills and abilities are not static.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
In the audio recording, posted on defense websites on Friday, listeners can hear what sounds like static, followed by a loud roar of thunder.
—Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025
Tonight: Explore! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★ Be patient with partners, spouses and close friends today, because a lot of crazy static is in the air.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for static
Noun
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The same squabble Pooja is having over her neighbor’s backyard trap is playing out in villages across Mauritius.—
ByRefael Kubersky,
science.org,
20 Mar. 2025
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The latest iteration of the solar squabble has been fueled by California’s wildly escalating electricity prices.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Sodium-ion batteries are currently being developed for use in stationary storage applications like power backup.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Mar. 2025
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On the other hand, bowl-lift mixers have a stationary head and use a lever to raise and lower the bowl for mixing or adding ingredients.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appétit,
18 Mar. 2025
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There have been many waves of criticism, pointing out the impossibility of carrying out the test in a precise or useful way.—
Jaron Lanier,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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Then came subsequent criticism about her selection for the 2024 Women’s Olympic team – especially considering Caitlin Clark’s absence – followed by her Las Vegas Aces’ loss in the 2024 WNBA Finals.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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From second-time Oscar winners to Hollywood heartthrobs, here are the five outfits that deserve a standing ovation of their own.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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With Mike Witcher on dobro and Ethan Ballinger on mandolin, guitar, and harmony vocals, the Luke Bulla Trio gave a commanding performance that well-deserved its standing ovations, the news release stated.—
Del Mar Foundation,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to Smith, and a statement released by the Atlanta police department, police officers arrived at a house in Atlanta in response to an apparent dispute allegedly involving gunshots.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
29 Mar. 2025
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Representation has occurred in litigation, intellectual property negotiations, labor and employment disputes, mergers and acquisitions, stadium financing deals and assorted other matters.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Anti-embolism: Healthcare providers often prescribe anti-embolism stockings to people who are immobile to support circulation and reduce the risk of DVT.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
3 Feb. 2025
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Photos from the scene showed snow pounding down as cars sat immobile in the center of the highway.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The judge declined to adopt his tentative at the end of the hour-long arguments and instead set a follow-up hearing for further argument on April 7.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2025
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Take that assumption away and Fermi’s argument breaks down, resolving the paradox.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Plus, Chris Christie on the debate over presidential powers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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And look for dozens of episodes featuring genre-spanning discussions, debates, and explainers with Rolling Stone’s critics and reporters.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Static.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/static. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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