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as in quietly
without motion
the cat sat absolutely still, watching as the mouse began to make its way across the floor
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as in however
in spite of that
their star player was injured in yesterday's game; still, it looks like he will be able to play today
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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the town's streets are usually still and peopleless in the early morning hours
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
the air was ominously still as dark clouds gathered in the distance
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as in quieted
mostly or entirely without sound
in his paintings Paul Gauguin depicts a still tropical paradise inhabited by mute and motionless natives
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
in the still of the forest he could relax and forget his worries
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as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound
a loud noise shattered the still of the night
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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
it seemed as though nothing could still the fighting
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as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
reading a book helps me to relax and still my mind before going to bed
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Recent Examples of still
Mikelle Street, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
Those, plus the plenty of other shoe styles from brands like UGG, Cole Haan, Hoka, Adidas, Jeffrey Campbell, and more are on sale with plenty of sizes and styles still available to shop.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2025
Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
While sparkling wine production in Marlborough is relatively small compared to its still wine output, the focus on the traditional method has resulted in wines that are gaining international recognition.
—Lela London, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Adam B. Vary, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
It was bottled at cask strength, at 46.9% ABV, and is presented in a copper-colored container, evoking copper stills.
—Gina Pace, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Emily Palmer, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Maybe Wade moved too fluidly to ever be stilled in bronze.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
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Adverb
The collection is still available for purchase in limited sizes.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
Those, plus the plenty of other shoe styles from brands like UGG, Cole Haan, Hoka, Adidas, Jeffrey Campbell, and more are on sale with plenty of sizes and styles still available to shop.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Previously, wild rice was most commonly found in the still, shallow backwater areas of the river.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
While sparkling wine production in Marlborough is relatively small compared to its still wine output, the focus on the traditional method has resulted in wines that are gaining international recognition.
—Lela London, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Noun
Following the media preview, Netflix sent an embargoed list of dozens of date announcements, teasers and preview stills that will flood the internet today in what’s become the company’s standard shock-and-awe promotional strategy.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
It was bottled at cask strength, at 46.9% ABV, and is presented in a copper-colored container, evoking copper stills.
—Gina Pace, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
The two – who were taller and bigger than Avila, who weighed just 97 lbs. – then forced her into a shallow creek, tied her hands behind her back, gagged her and forced her head under the water until her body stilled.
—Emily Palmer, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Maybe Wade moved too fluidly to ever be stilled in bronze.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for still
Adverb
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It is labeled low risk, however, in all other products — meaning titanium dioxide on its own won’t significantly impact those products’ overall rating.—
Noor Lobad,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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What can affect fertility, however, is cancer that develop from an HPV infection from one of the dozen cancerous strains of the virus, according to Eileen Lind, a pediatric oncology nurse practitioner at the Dana-Faber Cancer Institute.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Amidst a sea of partygoers in wild outfits galore, Zoë Kravitz reminded us that sometimes breaking the rules can be a quiet act.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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Oh, and there’s no prize, except the quiet satisfaction of a job well done.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Their outwardly tranquil and faithful domestic life exploded that winter.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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With items like party wings tossed in a Georgia peach and habanero sauce and juicy roasted hen with collard greens paired with timely tipples such as The First Snow (spiced rum, hazelnut liqueur, double spiced chai tea, cinnamon and heavy cream), travel day is downright tranquil.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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James finally broke the silence about the rumors that the Lakers trade for Luka Doncic could extend his career.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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The fallout After days of silence, the resignations came swiftly beginning Thursday.—
Ashley Oliver,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Outside of suicide, the only way for a terminally ill person in Ohio to hasten their own death is to refuse life-prolonging treatments or to stop eating and drinking.—
Tim Botos,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Retirees who stop working at Full Retirement Age—currently 67—can receive a maximum monthly benefit of $4,018.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Sentiment appeared to calm after January’s producer price index, as well as the consumer price index report released earlier this week, suggested a softer reading for the personal consumption expenditures price index.—
Pia Singh,Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2025
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Asked on This Week with George Stephanopoulos about John Fetterman’s advice that Democrats calm down a little rather than elevate every Trump controversy to a matter of existential urgency, the Connecticut senator replied with a flurry of apocalyptic rhetoric about Elon Musk and all his works.—
Rich Lowry,
National Review,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Visiting Villa manager Unai Emery had earlier been left angered by the decision to send off Jhon Duran with Tindall later seen shushing the Spaniard in the technical area.—
Callum Davis,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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In a sweet video shared on Instagram, the family could be seen hunkering down on a sectional couch, shushing each other and staring intently at their television screen as Kerry Washington and Andrew Garfield announced the nominees.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The grinder has five settings, which is fewer than many other coffee makers with grinders, but nevertheless, provides some degree of adjustability.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
21 Feb. 2025
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Palmas nevertheless pointed out that not everyone would come away a winner from the new policies.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
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