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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
Though the eyes tend to stay stationary during non-REM sleep, the pupils oscillate between small and large diameters, reflecting the different substages and depths of slumber throughout the non-REM phase.
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 1 Jan. 2025
Her singular approach to curating a stationary store offers shoppers the rare opportunity to buy a gift that simply cannot be found anywhere else—a fact most notable in their vast selection of handmade Christmas ornaments.
—Carmen Rosy Hall, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
Surveillance video showed the suspect calmly approaching the woman, who was sitting motionless and may have been sleeping, while aboard a stationary F train at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station and then setting her on fire.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
Sunday, a woman who was not identified was sleeping on a stationary F train at the Stillwell Avenue Subway Station when a man lit her on fire with a lighter, police said.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 1 Jan. 2025
Her singular approach to curating a stationary store offers shoppers the rare opportunity to buy a gift that simply cannot be found anywhere else—a fact most notable in their vast selection of handmade Christmas ornaments.
—Carmen Rosy Hall, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
Surveillance video showed the suspect calmly approaching the woman, who was sitting motionless and may have been sleeping, while aboard a stationary F train at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station and then setting her on fire.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
Sunday, a woman who was not identified was sleeping on a stationary F train at the Stillwell Avenue Subway Station when a man lit her on fire with a lighter, police said.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stationary
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However, this concept must go beyond static baselines and profiling using historical data.Marcus Fowler, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The stage that was initially earmarked for the flight was destroyed during a static fire test last year on a launch pad in Scotland.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 10 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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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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In addition to Strong's scrap and boatyard, the stable where Curly would care for Tommy's racehorses resided here.Matt Cabral, EW.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Warframe is the model that the industry largely ignores, for whatever reason, despite being arguably the most successful and stable.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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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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Fast-forward six weeks, after a steady climb to the No. 2 ranking entering the final week of the regular season, and the narrative quickly turned on coach Ryan Day’s team after archrival Michigan edged Ohio State for the fourth straight year.Lauren Merola, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Average long-haul rates out of the East Coast have remained steady.Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 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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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 20 Jan. 2025.
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