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
Christopher J. Ferguson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
Two static objects and then one object does this and the other kind of moves back.
—Anthony Slater, New York Times, 7 May 2025
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
The ambient sound controls only amplify the static.
—PCMAG, 26 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Thus, taken together, these statistics suggest outcomes that are mainly static or negative, including real harm in the form of suspensions.
—Christopher J. Ferguson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
Two static objects and then one object does this and the other kind of moves back.
—Anthony Slater, New York Times, 7 May 2025
Noun
The diffusion takes the noisy version and tries to remove the static and get back to the original version.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
The ambient sound controls only amplify the static.
—PCMAG, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for static
Noun
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Rice’s attorney argued that prosecutors were unable to prove Rice’s whereabouts at the time of the murder and that their roommate squabbles were not significant enough for Rice to kill her.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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A day head on every deck, modular furniture manufactured in-house by Bilgin, and details like two pop-up televisions in the main salon to prevent squabbles between younger guests.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Between those semi-engaging chase sequences is a seemingly endless parade of showdowns with stationary turrets.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Since returning to office, Trump has directed his administration to act aggressively against foreign nationals who the Administration has alleged are undermining American interests, particularly in the context of criticism of Israel and campus protests against the war in Gaza.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
9 May 2025
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Trump hasn't shied away from bashing Biden in speeches, online posts and executive orders, and the White House hasn't backed down in the face of the former president's criticisms.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Megalopolis Never Logo text Francis Ford Coppola got a standing ovation at the Dolby Theatre on April 26.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2025
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Giving his inauguration speech, Cunningham received continual rounds of applause and several standing ovations.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2025
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But that same morning, the party suffered a setback that may be more consequential: losing control of the state board that sets voting rules and adjudicates election disputes.—
Doug Bock Clark,
ProPublica,
16 May 2025
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The dispute has unfolded as CBS parent company Paramount Global seeks the FCC’s approval for a multi-billion-dollar merger with Skydance.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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When Wells fell, he was held completely immobile for 30 minutes by the tons of wet concrete surrounding him, his suit says.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Megan, born Megan Pete, claimed that Lanez shot her in the foot after an argument broke out in her car between friend Kelsey Nicole, Lanez, and Lanez's bodyguard following an evening at Kylie Jenner's house on July 12, 2020.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
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Such an argument does not figure to spare deportation for those nabbed by federal immigration agents.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
Noun
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There's no perfect model—in fact, these varying models have been in debate for years.—
DJ Paoni,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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At a time when in-depth articles or interviews are giving way to social media influencers reports, the place given to cultural debates becomes a fundamental issue.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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“Static.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/static. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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