Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immobilities
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The negotiations will be the first since the writers and actors strikes of 2023, and will likely revisit the concerns that animated those stoppages, such as AI and residuals on streaming platforms.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026 -
Campbell’s latter point is a big contributing factor to elevator stoppages at the Austin airport, according to Hey.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Dec. 2025
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But the Nevada Democrat also dislikes government shutdowns or standoffs over them.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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These errant laser beams could induce unintended charges, potentially damaging electronics systems and forcing emergency shutdowns.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Another thing to note is that vinegar’s acidity can sometimes damage certain finishes on wood cabinets.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Bathrooms feature granite or stone finishes, walk-in showers or bathtubs (often placed right under or the television), and RikRak bath amenities created by Kit Kemp herself.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But maybe Tomlin wants to take a break after all these winning seasons that have had disappointing endings.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Thomas and Scott have put together storybook endings to their college careers.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Taking intentional pauses is key, too.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
8 Jan. 2026
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The pauses are just as much dialogue as the words.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Jan. 2026
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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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Stewart visited three county jails in 2024 and found major lapses in medical and mental health care.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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But for the Blue Devils to accomplish their season-long goals — to make a second straight Final Four run, especially — their current defensive lapses aren’t sustainable.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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The grant terminations are also hitting nonprofit groups in Illinois, with leaders of those groups saying the cuts could mean fewer services in Illinois for people struggling with homelessness, substance use disorders and fewer prevention and training programs related to mental health.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Workers who opposed the harassment allegedly faced retaliation, including terminations, changes in job duties and transfers, the lawsuit said.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Immobilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immobilities. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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