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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
Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
For the next 10 minutes, Valvano delivered a speech that still resonates today, mixing humor, motivational anecdotes and inspiring people to cherish their lives.
—Tim Casey, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Ina Fried, Axios, 14 Oct. 2024
His still photography is featured in the permanent collection at the National Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
Michael Irving, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2024
Well, that happens in the distillery and according to Francesco Nonino, the stills deserve much of the credit.
—Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
James Parker, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2024
The negotiations began and continued as the fighting stilled raged, and were affected by the swinging fortunes of war.
—Michael Axworthy, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2016
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Adverb
The exact causes of autoimmune diseases—which include systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the most common type of lupus, as well as rheumatoid arthritis—are still a bit of a mystery.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
For the next 10 minutes, Valvano delivered a speech that still resonates today, mixing humor, motivational anecdotes and inspiring people to cherish their lives.
—Tim Casey, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Driving the news: Firefly Video Model, previewed earlier this year, allows users to create a video using a text prompt, with or without a still image.
—Ina Fried, Axios, 14 Oct. 2024
His still photography is featured in the permanent collection at the National Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
Noun
Scaling up to serve a community could involve making larger stills or floating a whole fleet of them.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2024
Well, that happens in the distillery and according to Francesco Nonino, the stills deserve much of the credit.
—Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
The Tigger energy is abruptly stilled, replaced by a silently welling solemnity.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2024
The negotiations began and continued as the fighting stilled raged, and were affected by the swinging fortunes of war.
—Michael Axworthy, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2016
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for still
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Beyoncé's upcoming halftime show at the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens game on Christmas, which will also air live on the service, however, will be glitch-free — according to her mom, Tina Knowles.Jack Irvin, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Capitol, however, was morally opposed to leaving any spare change rattling in the kids’ pockets—and the kids agreed.Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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Hotel du Palais de l'Isle overlooks a quiet canal—one of the many that earned the city of Annecy its Venice of France monicker.Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2024
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Principled a stand as some might have seen it, Variety would have no doubt been part of a very quiet and small minority.Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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At around noon, attendees arrived at Lauder’s residence, a surprisingly tranquil refuge.Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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On floating shelves above her rest small potted plants, signs of organic life amid a tranquil technological ecosystem.Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
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On Wednesday, North Korea's state media broke its silence on the crisis, highlighting the turmoil, though no unusual activities have been observed from the regime so far.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Those who knew Mangione also sounded the alarm over his apparent silence in the weeks leading up to the shooting.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some Broad Ripple Starbucks lovers woke up to a surprise Thursday morning while stopping to grab a cup of Joe.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
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Prisons were uniquely bad for spreading the virus and some inmates were released in part to stop the spread.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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In pictures: Franklin Fire burns through Malibu 1 of 18 While strong winds were prevalent late Monday and early Tuesday, conditions began to calm by Tuesday evening.Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mama Tina Knowles served as a calming presence on the carpet for her granddaughter and looked beautiful in a chic pantsuit.Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
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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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The new transitional leadership has not laid out a clear vision of how the country will be governed, and the main group behind the offensive remains designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S., which nevertheless has begun making direct contact with it.Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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The two countries should nevertheless back the text, according to a diplomatic source.Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Still.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/still. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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