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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
Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Similarly, if the board denies parole, Newsom can still pardon the brothers or commute their sentence.
—Stepheny Price , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2025
Near a still portion of the Cosumnes River, a dragonfly settled on the turquoise dress of Kimberly Petree, a direct descendant of the Miwok people.
—Olivia Cyrus
july 25, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2025
Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
The post, shared on X (formerly Twitter) in July 2023, featured stills from the 1993 adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing starring Thompson, 65, and Branagh, 63.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Ted Janes, Outdoor Life, 29 May 2025
Since March, however, the Voice of America has been stilled, on the order of Trump and Lake.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 7 May 2025
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Adverb
With the start of the regular season looming, multiple teams still find themselves at odds with key players.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Similarly, if the board denies parole, Newsom can still pardon the brothers or commute their sentence.
—Stepheny Price , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Like its still imagery, the Phone (3)'s video cameras capture accurate color and fine details.
—PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2025
Near a still portion of the Cosumnes River, a dragonfly settled on the turquoise dress of Kimberly Petree, a direct descendant of the Miwok people.
—Olivia Cyrus
july 25, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2025
Noun
See the teaser and stills from the project below.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
The post, shared on X (formerly Twitter) in July 2023, featured stills from the 1993 adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing starring Thompson, 65, and Branagh, 63.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
Gone were the swimmers and speedboats, and the blaring din of the casino juke box was stilled.
—Ted Janes, Outdoor Life, 29 May 2025
Since March, however, the Voice of America has been stilled, on the order of Trump and Lake.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for still
Adverb
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The space is littered with projects that launched fast, raised millions in token sales, then either imploded due to poor security or quietly disappeared once the hype died down.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Veronique, a clever favorite, learns her lover is the king, becomes pregnant and is quietly married off, never to return.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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His statement was more conciliatory to Israel than others, however, constantly stressing Brussels’s firm stance against Hamas and antisemitism.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Sep. 2025
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The rollout of the vaccine came in 2021 under former President Joe Biden, however.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One result of the growth is a quiet boom in Southeast Asian grocery stores and restaurants.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Inside, lofted seating positions deliver an elevated view while quilted semi-aniline leather and acoustic glass buffer passengers in comfort and quiet.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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The interface is minimal, featuring only a tranquil compass needle and gentle haptic feedback.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After all, there's a silence that had always accompanied women going through menopause.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Emani Ellis, the woman who sued Cardi B for $24M due to assault allegations, has broken her silence after the Bronx rapper won their civil trial Tuesday (Sept 3).—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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New guys had to come in, but that didn’t stop us.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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His activities don't stop there.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Norris' attorney said the woman was a close friend who was having a mental breakdown that night and that Norris was trying to calm her down.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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This serum is quite silky, sinking into skin without weight or greasiness—perfect for skin nourishment before a big day or calming stressed complexions after a long evening.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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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In the background of the video, the 35-year-old could be heard mumbling offscreen before Megan playfully shushed him.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
14 July 2025
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“Still.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/still. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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