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as in static
incapable of moving or being moved
that boulder is immovable, even with a bulldozer
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as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
despite tears and pleading, the police officer was immovable on the matter of a hefty fine for speeding
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Recent Examples of immovable
The towering and seemingly immovable Banks, a junior at the University of Texas who has started every game at left tackle in his first two seasons with the Longhorns, is a pre-season All-American in many people’s minds, as well as a future potential first round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 1 Aug. 2024
In August, one of the exercises that Maria Mountain, founder of Goalie Training Pro in London, Ontario, prescribes for her goalies is an overcoming isometric, or a press against an immovable object.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
There was still plenty of art to see, including a few works that are immovable.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 10 Oct. 2024
What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
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Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 1 Aug. 2024
In August, one of the exercises that Maria Mountain, founder of Goalie Training Pro in London, Ontario, prescribes for her goalies is an overcoming isometric, or a press against an immovable object.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
There was still plenty of art to see, including a few works that are immovable.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 10 Oct. 2024
What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immovable
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However, this concept must go beyond static baselines and profiling using historical data.Marcus Fowler, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The stage that was initially earmarked for the flight was destroyed during a static fire test last year on a launch pad in Scotland.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
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The stubborn machine has won, and politicians are, for the most part, just fodder, which means that every politician who has to stand in front of a camera after a tragedy turns into another battle site in an endless culture war.Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2025
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Coaches will tell you of a character who could be grumpy or stubborn, but also of someone who needed faith shown in him.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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But the six other names had all found new homes by opening night, including three – Pierre-Luc Dubois, Joonas Korpisalo and Ryan Johansen – who were traded despite having contracts that felt unmovable.Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Voronkov is an unmovable monster at net front, with hands and vision that belie his frame.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, the group is adamant that its FPV drones are wholly homegrown.Paul Iddon, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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David Poole is adamant that the sales team is always upfront about the risks as well as upsides of investing.K.J. Yossman, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
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Through it all, Franklin remained steadfast with the 1-0 each week approach.Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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As the counterfeit industry develops more sophisticated methods, the fight for authenticity must remain steadfast, driven by technology, vigilance, and a commitment to ethical production and consumption.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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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.August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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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
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The still images looked fine, but the video was choppy, with bright areas completely blown out.Simon Hill, WIRED, 3 Jan. 2025
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Previously, wild rice was most commonly found in the still, shallow backwater areas of the river.Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Immovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immovable. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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