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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
Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2025
Feeling nostalgic for the days when going back to school meant picking out fresh notebooks, pencils and colored markers at a local drugstore or stationary shop?
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025
Most universities still rely heavily on legacy infrastructure like stationary blue-light call boxes and emergency notification systems (ENS)—tools designed for mass alerts or large-scale threats.
—Kevin Mullins, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, right guard Kevin Dotson (chest contusion) and defensive tackle Poona Ford (sore groin) were riding stationary bikes after coming away sore from Tuesday’s joint practice with the Cowboys.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2025
Feeling nostalgic for the days when going back to school meant picking out fresh notebooks, pencils and colored markers at a local drugstore or stationary shop?
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025
Most universities still rely heavily on legacy infrastructure like stationary blue-light call boxes and emergency notification systems (ENS)—tools designed for mass alerts or large-scale threats.
—Kevin Mullins, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, right guard Kevin Dotson (chest contusion) and defensive tackle Poona Ford (sore groin) were riding stationary bikes after coming away sore from Tuesday’s joint practice with the Cowboys.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stationary
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Though other manufacturers like Samsung do commit to seven years of updates as well, for Pixel 10 owners, Pixel updates and drops could position the phone as a less static device, and more as a platform with future growth potential.—
Dave Altavilla,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The curler is coated in a layer of tourmaline ceramic that releases negative ions to eliminate frizz and static.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Aug. 2025
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The company’s earnings nonetheless remain robust, with the drugmaker reporting 67% year-on-year sales growth at constant exchange rates of 19.53 billion Danish kroner ($3.03 billion) in quarterly results published earlier this month.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
29 Aug. 2025
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The company pointed to the constant building of AI data centers by tech companies and the demand for its newest Blackwell chip as contributing to its earnings beat.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
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Prices remained stable for all except colonoscopy, which rose by nearly 30%.—
Ge Bai,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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For example, element 102, Nobelium (No) is made up of isotopes with a half life measured in milliseconds, with the most stable lasting a mere 58 minutes before vanishing.—
David Szondy
August 27,
New Atlas,
27 Aug. 2025
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Michael Penix The Falcons’ selection of Penix put the draft on tilt in 2024, but his play at the end of the season — replacing an immobile, unproductive Cousins as starter — showed the upside Atlanta was chasing with their surprise selection at No. 8 overall.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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There was also concern about damage caused to city streets by heavy armor, so the vehicles remained immobile, on display, so as not to chew up pavement.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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With more remote work, online learning and streaming, fast and steady access is more important than ever.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Median sales prices remain steady despite a 20% increase in active listings.—
Collyn Wainwright,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Cena was getting a standing ovation in his final SummerSlam when Lesnar's music blared for the first time in two years.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Understudy Bella Brown reportedly stepped in for Zegler for Act 2 and received a standing ovation that lasted nearly five minutes.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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Attackers see these rigid, unchanging patterns as roadmaps.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Putin’s goals are unchanging; his smile and his handshake are fleeting.—
Richard Stengel,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Stationary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stationary. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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