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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
Scott Fowler The Charlotte Observer, Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
And all the teachers were social documentary still photographers and filmmakers, reminding me that there is as much drama in what is and what was as anything that the human imagination dreams up.
—NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
On November 27, Threads user @terabear14 posted a still image from the first episode of Stranger Things Season 5, showing a missing poster for Jane Hopper (Millie Bobby Brown)—better known as Eleven—pinned to a hallway wall at Hawkins High School.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Hadid posted some behind-the-scenes glimpses and stills from the upcoming show to her Instagram.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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
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Adverb
Charlotte is only 22-28 overall and still just 11th in the 15-team Eastern Conference, even after running off six in a row.
—Scott Fowler The Charlotte Observer, Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
And all the teachers were social documentary still photographers and filmmakers, reminding me that there is as much drama in what is and what was as anything that the human imagination dreams up.
—NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
In a news release Friday, police released a still image from the video and described him as a man in his 50s, between 5-foot-8 and 5-foot-10, with medium athletic build.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
On November 27, Threads user @terabear14 posted a still image from the first episode of Stranger Things Season 5, showing a missing poster for Jane Hopper (Millie Bobby Brown)—better known as Eleven—pinned to a hallway wall at Hawkins High School.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Noun
Last year, police released stills from surveillance footage of the shooting in an attempt to generate leads.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Hadid posted some behind-the-scenes glimpses and stills from the upcoming show to her Instagram.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Produced from vines dating back to 1950, the 2002, 2005 and 2015 are stilling thriving.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for still
Adverb
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There are many doors in Emily’s world—doors for liars, stair climbers, tigers, snakes, and those who speak very quietly—but none for Emily.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Las Cruces sits quietly in the southern stretch of New Mexico, framed by the Organ Mountains on one side and vast desert sky on the other, setting the scene for a truly romantic weekend soaking in Southwestern culture.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
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Investors, however, wanted more growth to justify a 66% year-over-year increase in capital expenditures.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Consulting, however, will see stronger demand.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Below are five actions that may seem quiet but can significantly increase your chances of promotion in the first quarter, along with how to put them into practice.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The cold, quiet pattern continues Tuesday in Minnesota.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In the same way, the entire gallery space invites us into the thoughtful and tranquil world of Alfredo Castañeda.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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The entrance cleverly separates hotel guests from those who are there to dine, so the check-in area is always uncrowded and tranquil.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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And the treatment of homosexuality in Behan’s 1958 autobiographical novel, Borstal Boy, bears clear comparison with the Search, as both authors weave stories of gay love around motifs of sound, silence, and the sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Kennedy cousin formerly at the center of the notorious case involving the death of Martha Moxley, the daughter of an affluent Connecticut family, has broken his silence to reveal new loose ends and theories regarding the decades-long mystery.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Contraceptives acting on spermatogenesis take a few weeks to kick in, and fertility takes a few weeks to return when a man stops using them.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Either way, Mahomes’ reaction, and reportedly Belichick’s, doesn’t stop there.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The game calmed down in the third quarter — in which the Bulls gave up a single turnover for zero points — but that reprieve didn’t last once the Heat caught their breath.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The center will feature calming colors − such as browns, greens and blues − and natural wood flooring.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Still.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/still. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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