1
as in static
incapable of moving or being moved
that boulder is immovable, even with a bulldozer
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as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
despite tears and pleading, the police officer was immovable on the matter of a hefty fine for speeding
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Recent Examples of immovable
The underlying challenge of barrier islands Ideally, large buildings are anchored to solid, immovable bedrock.
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Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
Russia is demanding Ukrainian neutrality, meaning no membership in NATO, as an immovable condition for peace.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Alexis told the outlet her legs hurt and can become immovable for short periods of time because of the disorder.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The enhanced tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have been the central sticking point throughout the monthlong shutdown, and both parties have staked out public positions that have, so far, been immovable.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2025
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Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
Russia is demanding Ukrainian neutrality, meaning no membership in NATO, as an immovable condition for peace.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Alexis told the outlet her legs hurt and can become immovable for short periods of time because of the disorder.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The enhanced tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have been the central sticking point throughout the monthlong shutdown, and both parties have staked out public positions that have, so far, been immovable.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immovable
Adjective
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Without a digital brain, the agent is always operating on a static representation of partial truth.—
Sanjay Srivastava,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Another employee testified that Thomas was given a blanket fresh out of the dryer before his treatment, which investigators and hyperbaric chamber experts testified to increasing the risk of a static spark that could ignite the chamber.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Experts warn that the stubborn metric has long-term implications for learning.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Wait 10 minutes before washing for milder stains or up to a week for more severe or stubborn stains.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Though a revival of insurance subsidies remains possible in Congress, the politics of the issue proved unmovable last year.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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So this is really one to watch, because historically the MAGA base has been unmovable.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
14 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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However, Skipper was adamant that the referee mistakenly listed him as eligible, not Decker, resulting in the Lions losing 20-19 to the Cowboys.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Some of the bill’s legislative advocates last year were adamant its motivation was concern over safety and that the public doesn't know enough about the science.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Video footage that circulated on social media shows the tourist lying motionless on the snowy ground, with the leopard sitting nearby.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Footage shows a woman, who reportedly edged as close as 10 feet to the leopard, lying motionless in the snow as the predator hovered nearby after the mauling.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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His madman approach seems to not be working, as the EU seems steadfast against him (while here at home, President Gordo’s madness is still very evident).—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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All the while we will be encouraged by our steadfast belief that the sacred garment that is our country needs us, its warp and weft threads.—
Scott Santarosa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Harbaugh won a Super Bowl with immobile gunslinger Joe Flacco (and a dominant defense) and then oversaw Lamar Jackson’s development from a raw athletic specimen into a two-time MVP.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked her and her dog Denim, leaving him immobile.—
Meghan Schiller,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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My nowhere keeps coming, snow the still center of it all.—
Marianne Boruch,
New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2026
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The video ends with various still images of Machado with Stern and his team.—
Julian Zamora,
CNN Money,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Immovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immovable. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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