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as in static
fixed in a place or position
the casino is actually in a nonmoving vessel permanently docked on the city's waterfront
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2
as in motionless
incapable of moving or being moved
all of the machine's nonmoving parts
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonmoving
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 -
Rather than a static tribute to the countryside, Huo’s lovely roving eye for composition and gentle hand with drama trace the challenges and enduring bonds among several hard-working generations of farmers.—
Nicolas Rapold,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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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
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The foundation is immovable and the past cannot be erased.—
Richard Newby,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Nov. 2024
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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
Adjective
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Officers with the Maitland Police Department found the vehicle immobile on the tracks in the suburb with a commuter train about 10 minutes away.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
5 Feb. 2025
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After remaining immobile for over three decades, the iceberg finally broke free in 2020 and began drifting northward.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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The crowd roared, giving the cast another standing ovation as Bong beamed with pride and took photos on his phone.—
Scott Feinberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Davis attended the game and got a standing ovation in the first quarter when the Lakers aired a lengthy tribute video to their longtime center, who waved both arms in gratitude.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Napa Valley, located in California, is renowned for its still wines but also boasts a growing sparkling wine industry.—
Lela London,
Forbes,
23 Nov. 2024
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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
Adjective
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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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“Nonmoving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonmoving. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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