Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immobilities
Noun
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The stoppages allow for weird moments of drama and the emergence of characters.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026 -
Much of the work will take place between the two major closures, PennDOT said, adding that crews will keep a lane open in both directions, except for intermittent 15-minute stoppages.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Christine brings deep expertise and clarity to complex, fast-moving stories, from inflation and government shutdowns to the global impact of war and the forces shaping the modern economy.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
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The economy has not bounced back following shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by the twin labor strikes three years ago.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The women runners who had been bumped were subsequently recognized for their legitimate finishes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The 37-story hotel’s guestrooms have been redesigned with new furniture, fixtures and finishes.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Same universe, different story, new endings.—
Matthew Razak,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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The first film remains the best (although X comes close), a true shocker with one of the best twist endings in horror history.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Last year, the agency issued more than 500 payment pauses, which is a 240% increase over 2024, according to agency data.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Drummers’ timekeeping is fluid; even at its most rocksteady, it’s enlivened by tiny, imperceptible pauses and hiccups.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Temporary cessations of hostility, but no permanent closing of the moral and social divide between debtor and creditor, and no giving up on the thought that some lives matter more than others.—
Henry Freedland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Hawks will test the Knicks’ defense at all three levels, beginning with the 3-point line, hunting treys in transition, where the Knicks have been susceptible to lapses this season.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Similar lapses are likely to occur in the PCQ transition as well.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The terminations came before the release of a report accusing the Biden administration of biased prosecutions under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act or FACE Act.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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However, following news of the board terminations, the search for a new CEO has been put on hold, according to Petrie.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Immobilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immobilities. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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