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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
For comparison, the Arlo Pro 3 features a 3,000-lumen floodlight and a 2K stationary camera.
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PCMAG, 21 Jan. 2025
All that was left was her blue Cadillac, her refrigerator, a stationary bike and her metal frame bed.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
For the experiment, the fish had to be kept stationary so scientists could monitor its brain.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
Often when investigating a stationary radio signal, biologists would find only blood, hair, bones, wolf tracks and a radio collar still sending a telltale signal.
—Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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PCMAG, 21 Jan. 2025
All that was left was her blue Cadillac, her refrigerator, a stationary bike and her metal frame bed.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
For the experiment, the fish had to be kept stationary so scientists could monitor its brain.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
Often when investigating a stationary radio signal, biologists would find only blood, hair, bones, wolf tracks and a radio collar still sending a telltale signal.
—Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stationary
Adjective
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Even as the complicated plot evolves, the characters and the performances remain frustratingly static.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2025
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Cities are weirdly static and exploration boils down to simple puzzles and uninspired loot.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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This constant shift from one president’s policies to the next can make things unpredictable for the oil and gas industry.—
Jay R. Young,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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There’s also the constant miscommunication in the secondary.—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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View Comments While the US economy has been solid and financial markets stable as a whole, the BOJ must be vigilant to uncertainties surrounding US policy conduct, the report said.—
Reuters,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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The shows provide a stable haven for pharmaceutical advertisers, still one of the biggest supporters of linear TV.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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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That number has remained fairly steady for the last year, generally fluctuating between 35,000 and just under 40,000 since late 2023.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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That number has remained fairly steady for nearly two decades, according to a report.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Jan. 2025
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Republicans gave a standing ovation in the chamber when Vice President Harris, who lost the election, announced Trump’s official victory.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
7 Jan. 2025
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Adams didn’t receive a standing ovation after coming off in the 89th minute, but Bournemouth’s traveling contingent of supporters certainly appreciated the effort from their American international.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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What's more, Ocasio-Cortez was frequently the subject of viral social media mockery, often for her unchanging stance on transgender inclusion in women's and girls sports.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Gloria Reuben is 'most proud' that her ER character, the HIV-positive Dr. Boulet, was able to live on The Pitt will only work if viewers want to spend 15 hours in close, unchanging quarters with these characters — something that would be difficult to pull off if the cast weren’t so good.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Stationary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stationary. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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