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as in quietly
without motion
the cat sat absolutely still, watching as the mouse began to make its way across the floor
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as in however
in spite of that
their star player was injured in yesterday's game; still, it looks like he will be able to play today
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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the town's streets are usually still and peopleless in the early morning hours
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
the air was ominously still as dark clouds gathered in the distance
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as in quieted
mostly or entirely without sound
in his paintings Paul Gauguin depicts a still tropical paradise inhabited by mute and motionless natives
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
in the still of the forest he could relax and forget his worries
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as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound
a loud noise shattered the still of the night
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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
it seemed as though nothing could still the fighting
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as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
reading a book helps me to relax and still my mind before going to bed
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Recent Examples of still
Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
Only one attorney, Danny Keating Jr., has been convicted, and still awaits sentencing.
—Christina Coulter, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Carol Besler, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
Through the subwoofer, the warm, rich strains of the cello vibrated in the still air of my living room.
—Adrienne So, WIRED, 1 Apr. 2020
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
From the dizzying array of different agave varieties available to the numerous distillation techniques, including ancestral ones that employ clay stills, each step in the production process contributes to the unique character of Mezcal.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Brad Japhe, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2024
The Oregon Soar, an ultimate frisbee team, will play in the Western Ultimate League starting next year, but owners are stilling nailing down a practice field and stadium.
—Axios Portland, Axios, 23 Sep. 2024
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Adverb
Those actors would still be able to submit in the lead or supporting categories.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
Only one attorney, Danny Keating Jr., has been convicted, and still awaits sentencing.
—Christina Coulter, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
The dial is rendered in grand feu enamel in a way that creates an optical illusion as the watch moves – the idea is to create the effect of a raindrop falling on the still surface of a pond, with ripples radiating out from the seconds sub-dial.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
Through the subwoofer, the warm, rich strains of the cello vibrated in the still air of my living room.
—Adrienne So, WIRED, 1 Apr. 2020
Noun
The first look stills foreshadow a dynamic story encompassing happy times between the couple as well as the world thrown into chaos by zombie attacks.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
From the dizzying array of different agave varieties available to the numerous distillation techniques, including ancestral ones that employ clay stills, each step in the production process contributes to the unique character of Mezcal.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
From the get-go, the ever-changing topography of New Zealand's South Island quickly stilled any fears of boredom or claustrophobia.
—Brad Japhe, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2024
The Oregon Soar, an ultimate frisbee team, will play in the Western Ultimate League starting next year, but owners are stilling nailing down a practice field and stadium.
—Axios Portland, Axios, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for still
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When the summer months hit, however, the former couple spent the months on two separate coasts.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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The future, however, quickly has gotten murkier than anyone imagined.Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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Finns are quiet and reserved compared to, well, Americans.Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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The work reverberates with quiet yet powerful symbolism paying tribute to Gonzalez’s deep roots in San Antonio and her significant contributions to the community.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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After making the roughly 30-mile journey north from Tahiti, Brando found 12 small coral islets, or motus, encircling a tranquil lagoon.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
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Once a favorite spot for the young composer Fryderyk Chopin, this tranquil oasis invites you to pause and relax.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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An eerie soundscape coats one’s ears throughout, rarely allowing for an instant of complete silence.Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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Then, his remains were taken to the state capital in Atlanta, where he was honored in a moment of silence at the Capitol before a service at the Carter Center.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Alhassan unleashed a vicious combination of punches on the Brazilian, who appeared to be moments away from being stopped.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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Then, the winning-ugly model stopped winning and the losses were ugly.Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 12 Jan. 2025
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The message resonated and calmed a team that will face the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Switch to calming herbal teas like chamomile or peppermint.Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Back then, Mason was the kind of person who got excited about camera placement on a mountain to capture just the right shot as a downhill ski racer shushed past.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
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Other players use this tactic too, including Djokovic’s friend Nick Kyrgios (on many occasions), Sebastian Korda at this year’s Italian Open in Rome, and Taylor Fritz, who shushed an entire stadium after beating Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech at Roland Garros in 2023.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 13 July 2024
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In excerpts from his opening remarks, Rubio will lay aim at China—which outgoing President Joe Biden has also called a competitor but nevertheless sought to engage.Beth Greenfield, Fortune Asia, 15 Jan. 2025
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My goal here is simply to explain how, in the absence of the GPO, public sector employees who did not participate in Social Security can nevertheless receive substantial benefit windfalls from the program.Andrew Biggs, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Still.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/still. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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