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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
Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
He still tippy-taps in the pocket like a skittish rookie.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
The still, small, splash of salt water against the concrete.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Also during the presser, Cox shared new surveillance footage of suspect running across a campus roof before jumping down to the grass, as well as more stills.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
Anupreeta Das, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Gone were the swimmers and speedboats, and the blaring din of the casino juke box was stilled.
—Ted Janes, Outdoor Life, 29 May 2025
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Adverb
They’re believed to still be fugitives.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
He still tippy-taps in the pocket like a skittish rookie.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The original distillery, and its still, were built in the 1800s.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
The still, small, splash of salt water against the concrete.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
Typically, a still's outer shell needs to be replaced every 20-30 years, and the inner trays need to be replaced every seven to 10 years.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Also during the presser, Cox shared new surveillance footage of suspect running across a campus roof before jumping down to the grass, as well as more stills.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Gone were the swimmers and speedboats, and the blaring din of the casino juke box was stilled.
—Ted Janes, Outdoor Life, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for still
Adverb
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Local surfers, activists and lawyers monitor the 3,000-kilometer coast and sound the alarm when a pier is quietly extended, or construction debris is tipped into the ocean.—
Sabrina Weiss,
The Dial,
23 Sep. 2025
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Offset and Cardi began dating in 2017, before quietly tying the knot later that year.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
23 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The Green Wave is not your average team, however.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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The most interesting debate, however, centered on a discussion about the requirement for a prescription for the COVID-19 vaccine.—
Dave Wessner,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In certain corners of the Internet, people have spent the past year picking apart the Swedish influencer turned fashion mogul’s $200 cardigans, her quiet-luxury aesthetic, her linen-and-curtain-bangs image, and—oh yes—those toilet-cleaning allegations.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
24 Sep. 2025
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The potential series will center on Violet Sorrengail, whose plans for a quiet life are upended when her mother, a military general, orders her to join the brutal Basgiath War College and become one of several hundred candidates vying to become dragon riders.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Tucked along the Current River, Blue Spring is a tranquil, can’t-miss spot in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Aug. 2025
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Water features are a key component thanks to their tranquil sound and rhythmic flow.—
Laura Fenton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After nearly a week of silence following his suspension by Disney, Kimmel is expected to address the controversy head-on—an event that’s drawn national attention and ignited a free speech debate.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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With no word yet on collaborators, the track list, or a lead single, Nicki’s silence is louder than ever.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The defense for Texas has held up its end of the bargain, stopping the run well, allowing one of the lowest rushing yard totals per game in the country.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Central finally stopped the bleeding late in the half on a TD pass from Smith to Jeremiah Mateo Mora.—
Matt Roy,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Transitioning from player to coach has been an eye-opening adjustment for Boone, who spent many nights calming down his brother Aaron whenever the Yankees experienced tough times.—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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There's tools to calm yourself down.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Booing begins, and then shushing, and then booing again.—
Matthew Shen Goodman,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Jena asked, for which she was shushed), that was spotted and strong enough to kill a man.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Still.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/still. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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