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as in quietly
without motion
the cat sat absolutely still, watching as the mouse began to make its way across the floor
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as in however
in spite of that
their star player was injured in yesterday's game; still, it looks like he will be able to play today
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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the town's streets are usually still and peopleless in the early morning hours
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
the air was ominously still as dark clouds gathered in the distance
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as in quieted
mostly or entirely without sound
in his paintings Paul Gauguin depicts a still tropical paradise inhabited by mute and motionless natives
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
in the still of the forest he could relax and forget his worries
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as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound
a loud noise shattered the still of the night
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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
it seemed as though nothing could still the fighting
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as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
reading a book helps me to relax and still my mind before going to bed
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Recent Examples of still
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Israeli officials say Hamas could hand over six more bodies immediately out of the 15 still believed in Gaza, though some remains may be impossible to recover amid widespread destruction.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2025
The original distillery, and its still, were built in the 1800s.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
It’s then cooked and mixed with local water, fermented, double distilled in copper stills, and then aged three years in tequila barrels — a nod to the spirit for which Mexico has become best known.
—Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
May 31, 2025 The drones and missiles have been stilled after India and Pakistan’s brief but intense military battle this month.
—Anupreeta Das, New York Times, 31 May 2025
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Adverb
Next January, Carrer will test the waters for accessories through a collaboration with a still undisclosed Spanish fashion company.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Israeli officials say Hamas could hand over six more bodies immediately out of the 15 still believed in Gaza, though some remains may be impossible to recover amid widespread destruction.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Polarity is such a still character, and Emma is like a chaotic pinball.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2025
The original distillery, and its still, were built in the 1800s.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
Days after the show's 30th anniversary, leading actress Lea Thompson commemorated the sitcom's major milestone with a touching Instagram montage featuring stills from the show.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
It’s then cooked and mixed with local water, fermented, double distilled in copper stills, and then aged three years in tequila barrels — a nod to the spirit for which Mexico has become best known.
—Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
An intense defensive matchup in the boys' semifinals round ended in another sudden-death round that stilled the entire crowd while sending LA's Terron Williams to the finals.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
May 31, 2025 The drones and missiles have been stilled after India and Pakistan’s brief but intense military battle this month.
—Anupreeta Das, New York Times, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for still
Adverb
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This is the painstaking process of counting and measuring every stud, sheet of drywall, window, and baseboard from 2D plans, quietly devouring time and budgets.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Mexican government, for its part, was being quietly coöperative at the border, and the country’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum, was managing to balance public opposition to Trump with greater flexibility in private.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Metcalf, however, believes that her character is only partially to blame for the serial killer's actions.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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That diversity, however, was limited.—
Jeff Pearlman,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Seattle crowd that exploded in the first was quiet.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The three-bedroom property features quintessentially Scandi details like wide plank flooring and high ceilings, and the balcony comes equipped with sofas for quiet coffees in the morning light.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The tranquil, upscale neighborhood of Pacific Palisades was devastated by the wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles County in January, destroying thousands of structures—including the home of celebrities such as Jeff Bridges, Paris Hilton, and Billy Crystal.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Out-of-towners were enjoying the warm weather and music on an outdoor deck at the American Fish Company in Southport, a small and tranquil city near the mouth of the Cape Fear River, when gunshots rang out.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But no matter the intent — the intent can be right, but when things get misconstrued, or however the media wants to portray it, that leaves a void of silence and a lot of questions for the guys on our team.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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But no matter the intent, intent can be right, but when things get misconstrued or however the media wants to portray it, that leaves a void of silence and a lot of questions for the guys on our team.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Wearing a floor-length brown double-breasted coat featuring buttons that stopped at her waist, the attire created a sultry thigh-high slit that allowed Jolie's leg to peek through.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Studies in animals and reports from people show that the side effects of this drug can continue even after someone stops taking it.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The baby did not calm, did not acclimate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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One week after the judge issued a sweeping order trying to calm the intense response of federal agents to protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement and US Border Patrol activities in Chicago, Ellis told both sides to come back to her courtroom to have their own intense discussion.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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In the clip, the then-6-year-old can be seen walking with his iPad to the next room and shushing everyone.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The View has a long history of guests receiving sustained standing ovations — and Goldberg attempting to shush rowdy audience members.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Still.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/still. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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