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as in static
fixed in a place or position
a stationary bicycle is good for exercise, but you won't enjoy the scenery very much
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as in constant
not undergoing a change in condition
auction prices for that artist's works have been stationary for some time
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Recent Examples of stationary
Inquire with your local library and school about donating books, says Peak.
Bulky Exercise Equipment
Huge treadmills, stationary bikes, dumbbells, and other bulky exercise equipment are not only difficult and costly to move, but there might not be room for them in your new space, says Peak.
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Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
Its stationary blade allows hands-free splitting, minimizing the chance of accidental injury from flying wood or a misaimed axe.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
If there is no wind, that block of air in air should remain stationary.
—Rhett Allain, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
The second row seats can also swivel around, so passengers in the back can face each other when the vehicle is stationary.
—New Atlas, 21 Nov. 2024
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Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
Its stationary blade allows hands-free splitting, minimizing the chance of accidental injury from flying wood or a misaimed axe.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
If there is no wind, that block of air in air should remain stationary.
—Rhett Allain, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
The second row seats can also swivel around, so passengers in the back can face each other when the vehicle is stationary.
—New Atlas, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stationary
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Fraud tactics evolve rapidly, often outpacing static defenses.Tamas Kadar, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Verna watched the static turn to a clear picture on his monitor and give two clean beeps.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
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Every employee has an open invitation to shape the future of the product roadmap, creating a culture of constant feedback where everyone is committed to each other's professional growth.Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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During one of her daily New York City walks, a constant source of style inspiration, Holmes protected herself from the cold while adding a formal touch to a very casual, everyday look.Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2024
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Emotional readiness might include feeling stable, curious about new opportunities or prepared for structured routines.Diane Winiarski, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Generally speaking, hormonal imbalances don’t lead to stable emotions.Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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Just reading about being upside down and immobile in the rock crevice makes my heart-rate skyrocket.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 26 Oct. 2024
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However, being immobile couldn’t hold her back from stealing every scene.Emily Longeretta, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
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Investors will be listening closely for hints that the Fed is leaning toward holding rates steady in the coming months.Bryan Mena, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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Markets are overwhelmingly expecting the Bank of England to hold rates steady at its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Thursday, overnight index swap data shows.Karen Gilchrist,Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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At the Directors Guild, PGA and SAG screenings in both Los Angeles and New York, as well as at the Academy screening, capacity crowds burst into applause after many songs and gave the film a rapturous standing ovation after the cliffhanger finale.Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Nov. 2024
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This prompted a standing ovation and choruses of pro-Trump chants.Charles Duhigg, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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Our planetary neighbor’s atmosphere is unchanging, meaning the substances lost are constantly replenished by volcanic activity.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
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There is no conflict here between reaching out to readers who get their news from print, or podcasts, or video clips posted to social media because our message is unchanging.Noah Rothman, National Review, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Stationary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stationary. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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