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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
What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
In the heart of the back line alongside Toni Rudiger, Asencio is expected to start in San Mames and has been immovable from the starting line up since a 4-0 win over Osasuna ahead of the November international break.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The foundation is immovable and the past cannot be erased.
—Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
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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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
In the heart of the back line alongside Toni Rudiger, Asencio is expected to start in San Mames and has been immovable from the starting line up since a 4-0 win over Osasuna ahead of the November international break.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The foundation is immovable and the past cannot be erased.
—Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immovable
Adjective
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Increasing contributions over time, rather than sticking to a static amount, can also help keep pace with rising costs.—
Bob Chitrathorn,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, the picture changed when the Belgium international made an arcing run behind United’s static back three.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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One daughter, loving but stubborn, leaves for Vilna to study nursing.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
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The true top is still stubborn, though: In 2023 women made up just over 10% of Fortune 500 CEOs, 9% of the FTSE CEOs, and 5.4% of CEOs of the S&P Global Broad Market Index.—
Kweilin Ellingrud,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Though onscreen the plot necessitated that these women wind up married (and presumably with a mortgage), the fantasy of the single girl in her apartment has proved unmovable.—
Jennifer Wilson,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Penguins view a very small list of players as being unmovable.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Theoretically, then, the pressure is off, but Howe is adamant this season cannot be allowed to peter out.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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And while head coach Carlo Ancelotti was adamant that Alvarez kicked the ball twice, Simeone wasn’t having any of it after being shown a clip of it by Movistar prior to heading to his post-match press conference.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Many in the department remain steadfast that Mercado should be disciplined — or at least removed from the prestigious investigative unit.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2025
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As a family, our focus remains steadfast on celebrating Doom’s extraordinary legacy—his unparalleled artistry and his lasting impact on music and culture.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
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One clip showed a large group of people gathered in the snow below a section of the ski lifts, which were immobile.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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His fascination with the still image, and with the way digital technology mediates desire, can translate into garments of surreal potency, contrived to go viral.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Videos are the trickiest to spot, with people being 36% less likely to spot a deepfake when compared to a still image.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Immovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immovable. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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