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as in motionless
fixed in a place or position
the patient must remain immobile while he is in the MRI unit
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as in static
incapable of moving or being moved
a huge, immobile tree of an endangered species that the creators of the theme park decided to make part of the design
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Recent Examples of immobile
Dalton was immobile in the blowout loss to Buffalo, and clearly, the Panthers wanted someone who could match, or at least simulate, starter Bryce Young’s fluidity in the pocket.
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Mike Kaye
march 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Medical officers skied down the frozen halfpipe to tend to the slender, immobile frame on the snow.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
This teal hip fracture bedpan has an easy-grip handle on both the front and sides for more comfortable use for fracture and immobile patients.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
To fully engage the muscles in your arms and shoulders (and reap all the strength-building benefits), keep your torso as immobile as possible while doing arm exercises.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 11 Jan. 2026
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Mike Kaye
march 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Medical officers skied down the frozen halfpipe to tend to the slender, immobile frame on the snow.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
This teal hip fracture bedpan has an easy-grip handle on both the front and sides for more comfortable use for fracture and immobile patients.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
To fully engage the muscles in your arms and shoulders (and reap all the strength-building benefits), keep your torso as immobile as possible while doing arm exercises.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immobile
Adjective
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But Avedon, an artist who became a legend by making motionless images feel vibrant and frenetic, lends himself uniquely well to the format.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
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After a puff of smoke, the calf fell to its side, appearing motionless.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Never committing to any one character’s point of view, Balagov and Stepnova’s script freewheels in meandering but mostly disarming fashion between these strands, with an errant storytelling rhythm aptly reflective of lives that are at once static and in perpetually unproductive motion.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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In April, SpaceX conducted individual static fire tests on both the Super Heavy booster and Starship upper stage while each was anchored on a test stand separate from the launch pad.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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There's also a stationary bike inside the room for exercise.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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That leaves it either structurally immovable or movable only at great — likely five-figure — expense.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Golfweek's Beth Ann Nichols reported that the pool is considered to be a temporary immovable obstruction (TIO), which is governed by a Local Rule.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Maddison received a standing ovation and had an immediate impact.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Wild standing ovation for the actor who has had a number of films here over the years.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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On Monday, officers visited the suspect's apartment building, where a building manager allegedly positively identified him from a still image of him inside Sal's on 5th.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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In the still-life composition, a cheeky visual lesson on the collision and convergence of cultures, the jar holds flowers, cactus and edible Mexican treats influenced by Chinese and Filipino flavors.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Letang contract may be unmovable, too.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Just weeks ago, Orbán had seemed practically inevitable, an unmovable facet of Hungarian politics.—
New York Daily News,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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On paper, graduates are still better protected against unemployment; in practice, many of them feel stuck in underpaid roles, squeezed by rent and student loans, and watching people without degrees build strong careers through trades, startups, or side hustles.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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Fish oil or vegetable oil with some cooking grease added works well to attract earwigs, which then get stuck in the oil.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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“Immobile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immobile. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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