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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 robot’s wheeled base limits mobility, and its reliance on existing surveillance tools like drones and CCTV networks has led some to ask why a stationary camera couldn’t achieve similar results.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
Wagner didn’t share specific information about the work he’s done recently, but throughout the end of the regular season and the playoffs, he was seen regularly exercising in the weight room, riding a stationary bike or doing some light spot-shooting on the court.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
The outlet reported that a Warriors security guard confirmed Green was on a stationary bike near the tunnel when a fan directed the slur towards him in the fourth quarter.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 9 May 2025
Between those semi-engaging chase sequences is a seemingly endless parade of showdowns with stationary turrets.
—ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
Wagner didn’t share specific information about the work he’s done recently, but throughout the end of the regular season and the playoffs, he was seen regularly exercising in the weight room, riding a stationary bike or doing some light spot-shooting on the court.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
The outlet reported that a Warriors security guard confirmed Green was on a stationary bike near the tunnel when a fan directed the slur towards him in the fourth quarter.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 9 May 2025
Between those semi-engaging chase sequences is a seemingly endless parade of showdowns with stationary turrets.
—ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stationary
Adjective
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But the market is far from static; plug-in sales are booming, with battery electric vehicle registrations up by 28 percent according to the analysts at JATO Dynamics, and plug-in hybrid EV sales increased by 31 percent.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the iPad mini uses an 8.3-inch LCD at a resolution of 2,266 by 1,488 pixels, a maximum brightness of 500 nits, and a static 60Hz refresh rate.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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There is constant conversation over screen time in general: parents and experts analyze the potential for addiction, the impact of blue light on young eyes and sleep cycles and the effect on attention deficits.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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In an interview with PEOPLE tied to the U.S. release of -196 vodka seltzer, Jonas, 37, spoke about the emotional toll that an international tour can take on musicians, especially coming off of the high of constant action and adrenaline.—
Emily Rella,
People.com,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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The threat of severe weather is conditional on the position of a warm front in the area and whether temperatures are too cool and stable for storms to develop.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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The component loadout is good for the price, with 16GB of RAM making multi-tasking smooth and stable.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Video posted on social media showed victims and debris strewn across a long stretch of road, with at least seven people lying immobile on the ground.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Time,
27 Apr. 2025
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The face itself looked fine — a bit glowy at times and immobile around the eyes — but its novelty quickly wore off.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Those heartbreaking moments led to the slow and steady decline that started in the 2000s.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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Keeping your magnesium intake steady through diet and supplements can help offset caffeine's impact.—
Health,
Health,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Later, Lawrence received a standing ovation following the screening of Ramsay’s film, which is based on author Ariana Harwicz’s 2017 book of the same name.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
18 May 2025
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You're supposed to get in a standing van so your dress didn't wrinkle.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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On top of this, REITs can change their investment strategy annually, making the investment journey anything but steady and unchanging.—
Chay Lapin,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The animation in short films up until that point had been silly, vaudeville-inflected; mostly featuring animals because humans were too hard to draw in an appealing way — mostly with static and unchanging expressions, on flat, simplistic backgrounds.—
Constance Grady,
Vox,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Stationary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stationary. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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