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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
Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
As of Monday afternoon, Republicans will hold a majority in the U.S. Senate and are closer to a majority in the U.S. House than Democrats, with several races still not called.
—Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Being of Indian and Jamaican heritage, Harris resides in a similar space in our still overtly race-conscious society as former presidential candidate Barack Obama did in 2008, Obama being of white American and Black Kenyan heritage.
—Keith Bromery, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2024
Ewan Spence, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
The Brotherhood stills operates in Jordan but is not allowed to directly field parliamentary candidates.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 12 Sep. 2024
James Parker, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2024
The negotiations began and continued as the fighting stilled raged, and were affected by the swinging fortunes of war.
—Michael Axworthy, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2016
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Adverb
The rise in infections accelerated in 2021, pinching public health leaders still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic.
—Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
As of Monday afternoon, Republicans will hold a majority in the U.S. Senate and are closer to a majority in the U.S. House than Democrats, with several races still not called.
—Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
Adjective
And Cutler tries, getting a voiceover actor to read those letters and diary entries and filling in visual gaps with unremarkable still illustrations.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Being of Indian and Jamaican heritage, Harris resides in a similar space in our still overtly race-conscious society as former presidential candidate Barack Obama did in 2008, Obama being of white American and Black Kenyan heritage.
—Keith Bromery, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2024
Noun
And the results are terrific—this is easily the best way to shoot video and stills on an iPhone, with perfect placing of the button and fast and responsive mechanics in the Control itself.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
The Brotherhood stills operates in Jordan but is not allowed to directly field parliamentary candidates.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 12 Sep. 2024
Verb
The Tigger energy is abruptly stilled, replaced by a silently welling solemnity.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2024
The negotiations began and continued as the fighting stilled raged, and were affected by the swinging fortunes of war.
—Michael Axworthy, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2016
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for still
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The chase, however, was called off when the man started speeding toward a school zone, Fortner said.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The question still looming over many in the food industry, however, is how two big variables will factor into food prices.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Mikko Rantanen spoke bluntly about Nichushkin, saying the quiet part out loud.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Find a quiet spot away from city lights, lay back, and enjoy the cosmos while sharing stories with friends.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Adults-Only concept is catered to couples, offering a tranquil environment with private areas designed for relaxation, perfect after the wedding festivities have finished.Lopesan Costa Bavaro Contributor, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Dinner was a feast of arctic char and skagen at the inn’s 130-year-old restaurant, which is open until Christmas and was distinctly tranquil after the summer rush.Madeline Weinfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2024
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Sometimes someone just wants to be heard and the best response is that of silence.Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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State of play: 79 of about 119 countries or territories with elections in 2023 and 2024 had pre-election silence periods, per Staffan Darnolf, a senior global adviser at the International Foundation for Electoral Systems.April Rubin, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
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Donations dwindle, while volunteers from the opposite side of the country stop coming or divert to another disaster.Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024
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Johnny can’t stop holding onto his baggage with Kreese, but Daniel is dealing with something even bigger.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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But once the fight ended, Talley said things calmed down and after some time even more people congregated in the parking lot.Marquise Francis, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The human body naturally produces GABA, a chemical that blocks certain messages in the brain and calms the body, but studies have found mixed results for using GABA supplementation.Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Brazilian is back in the headlines for cupping his ears and shushing the home crowd at the weekend as Madrid beat Real Sociedad 2-0 in Anoeta.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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There’s no scolding kids for turning in books late or shushing noisy students.Scottie Andrew, CNN, 29 Sep. 2024
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Rutka and her friends endure uncertain futures but nevertheless reach for hope and resilience in this new musical making its world premiere in Cincinnati.Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2024
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This is nevertheless a policy proposal that has resonated with U.S. overseas voters and political organizers like Joe Beydoun, who chairs Republicans Overseas in the United Arab Emirates.Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Still.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/still. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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