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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
The incident occurred at approximately 10 a.m. UTC, while the Stena Immaculate was stationary and anchored about 10 miles off the North Sea coast near Hull, England, according to Crowley.
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Mark Osborne, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2025
For some time now, stationary underwater acoustic recorders have been used to log the ambient soundtracks of coral reefs as their inhabitants vocalize, eat, dig dens, or otherwise produce noises.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2025
He was left unattended on the doorstep after cruising past a stationary Alex Killorn.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 12 Mar. 2025
And, at the bottom of a grassy slope, the covered stationary dock is ready for your boat or jet skis.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
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Mark Osborne, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2025
For some time now, stationary underwater acoustic recorders have been used to log the ambient soundtracks of coral reefs as their inhabitants vocalize, eat, dig dens, or otherwise produce noises.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2025
He was left unattended on the doorstep after cruising past a stationary Alex Killorn.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 12 Mar. 2025
And, at the bottom of a grassy slope, the covered stationary dock is ready for your boat or jet skis.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stationary
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Airfields -- like Engels strategic bomber air base -- oil refineries, ports and the like are static and their locations known to Ukrainian military planners.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2025
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The camera is rarely static over the chess match between the two, always motivated by the flashes of thought and the thunderclaps of emotion that play out between them.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2025
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Weak or absent pulse Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia Some people with severe arterial blockages develop chronic limb-threatening ischemia (insufficient blood flow), which can cause severe, constant pain, gangrene (tissue decay), and even limb loss (amputation).—
Alicen Nelson MD,
Verywell Health,
27 Mar. 2025
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This era also saw a state budget crisis, and high-level leadership churned amid constant drama.—
Molly Parker,
ProPublica,
27 Mar. 2025
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The gap remained stable, and Piastri, who started P3, hovered further behind Verstappen.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Here’s what usually happens next JPMorgan cuts Tesla price target, sees stock getting slashed in half Goldman gave clients a stable stock list to buy if there’s a recession.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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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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Unlike non-porous stainless steel, which doesn’t provide exposure to oxygen, concrete enables slow and steady oxygenation.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2025
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While this is promising, grocery stores are taking a measured approach before lowering prices, waiting to see if wholesale declines hold steady rather than immediately adjusting retail prices.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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From second-time Oscar winners to Hollywood heartthrobs, here are the five outfits that deserve a standing ovation of their own.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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With Mike Witcher on dobro and Ethan Ballinger on mandolin, guitar, and harmony vocals, the Luke Bulla Trio gave a commanding performance that well-deserved its standing ovations, the news release stated.—
Del Mar Foundation,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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As the new year gets underway, leaders are tasked with balancing innovation—a key to staying competitive and efficient—with the unchanging priority of delivering exceptional patient care.—
Jacob Kupietzky,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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In San Francisco and Santa Clara counties, the unchanging threat of fentanyl despite changing overdose rates could not be clearer.—
Kevan Shah,
The Mercury News,
3 Aug. 2024
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“Stationary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stationary. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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