as in motionless
fixed in a place or position
the static installation of the statue in that niche means that no one will ever see its back, which is also of interest
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as in squabble
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Recent Examples of static
Jennifer Victor, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2025
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
New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025
In the audio recording, posted on defense websites on Friday, listeners can hear what sounds like static, followed by a loud roar of thunder.
—Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The effect is a stable outcome of sorts – not a static stability but a dynamic stability.
—Jennifer Victor, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2025
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
Noun
But our planet’s magnetic field is far from static.
—New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025
In the audio recording, posted on defense websites on Friday, listeners can hear what sounds like static, followed by a loud roar of thunder.
—Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for static
Noun
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Three Texas teens are behind bars for what police say was an attempt to murder their mother following a household squabble over internet permissions.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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As the Venetians and the Ottoman Turks squabble over Cyprus in the background, the men before us quarrel over everything—a woman, a job, a handkerchief.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
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Jones had too much momentum going toward the rim for San Antonio’s stationary defenders to stop him.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Loomer accompanied Trump to several campaign events last fall -- a move that prompted criticism from some Republicans at the time.—
Will Steakin,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025
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The move has drawn criticism from library advocates and Democrats in Congress, who argue that the IMLS plays a vital role in supporting libraries, particularly in rural and underserved communities.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
Noun
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No arrests were made, and there was no further investigation into the dispute.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Approach with caution, look at reviews, and maybe don’t use your main credit card (or at least keep your bank’s dispute line handy).—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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Sometimes they are also used off-label, for treatment-resistant depression, or catatonia, a syndrome that can cause a patient to move in unusual ways, become immobile or stop talking.—
Christina Caron,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Anti-embolism: Healthcare providers often prescribe anti-embolism stockings to people who are immobile to support circulation and reduce the risk of DVT.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The argument is awkward for Warner Bros. Discovery, given that Rowling and Oliver are effectively colleagues.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
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No argument, but the Toronto Bridesmaids — er, Blue Jays — didn’t have much of a choice with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The loss of Guerrero — a native Canadian, homegrown talent and franchise pillar — would have devastated the Jays.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The debate over phones and cameras in nightlife spaces is ongoing.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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The social media post fueled global debate over whether Trump's tariffs were part of a permanent new tariff regime or simply a negotiating tactic that could lead to the tariffs being eased through concessions by other countries.—
Douglas Gillison, Ted Hesson,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Static.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/static. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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