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as in motionless
fixed in a place or position
the patient must remain immobile while he is in the MRI unit
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as in static
incapable of moving or being moved
a huge, immobile tree of an endangered species that the creators of the theme park decided to make part of the design
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Recent Examples of immobile
Much of the equipment in the studio he’d custom-built over decades was immobile — the Bösendorfer grand piano or the SSL recording console couldn’t get out on short notice.
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August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Surveillance footage showed the victim sleeping on an immobile F train at Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue Station around 7:30 a.m.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
The brothers were connected by a radio, but Hunter was immobile in the snow and could only listen but not respond.
—Bita Ryan, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
However, my wrist will be immobile for three more months, at which time the plate over my hand will be removed; that means no driving till then.
—Brenda Looper, arkansasonline.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Surveillance footage showed the victim sleeping on an immobile F train at Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue Station around 7:30 a.m.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
The brothers were connected by a radio, but Hunter was immobile in the snow and could only listen but not respond.
—Bita Ryan, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
However, my wrist will be immobile for three more months, at which time the plate over my hand will be removed; that means no driving till then.
—Brenda Looper, arkansasonline.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immobile
Adjective
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These insights allow finance teams to spot high-impact areas for resource allocation, moving beyond traditional, static budgeting models.—
Sasha Vyash,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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According to studies, dynamic stretching is more effective than static stretching at increasing flexibility and getting your muscles ready for exercise.—
Andy Fata-Chan, Contributor,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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This backward motion began to manifest itself after Mars arrived at its first stationary point on Dec. 7.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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That moisture will combine with a stationary arctic front late Sunday and early Monday to bring snow from the northern Rockies and into the northern Plains.—
Joel Shannon,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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The announcements of performances from The Backstreet Boys and Bad Bunny also led to immediate standing ovations.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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Yet All received rapturous standing ovations on Thursday, Feb. 13, when the musical opened at the Nederlander Theatre in New York City after a run last spring at La Jolla Playhouse.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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At Chelsea, his path to the first team was blocked by Cole Palmer, an immovable object if ever there was one.—
Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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An immovable object and a crushing force, and something’s gotta give.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Observers use a variety of geophysical, chemical, and biological sensors, as well as a still and video cameras to watch for signs of magma flow.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
28 Jan. 2025
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According to Powers, he and a private investigator are seen in a still image from a video recording included in the report.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2024
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Late great center Dikembe Mutombo, who sadly died at just 58 following a battle with brain cancer on Sept. 30 last year, was one of the most unmovable post forces the league has ever seen.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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That the incumbent commissioner can’t turn the ship around despite what seem like positive intentions is not a mark in favor of keeping her pushing against a seemingly unmovable object.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Immobile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immobile. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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