IMMOBILITY Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

immobility

noun

Definition of immobility

as in cessation

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Recent Examples of immobility Specifically, no one has said whether Campbell has regained full or any mobility since he was removed from the Ford Field turf on Sunday on an immobility stretcher and cart. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Fractures and blunt trauma to the legs, prolonged immobility or bed rest, having a leg in a cast, or sitting for hours in a plane or car all predispose to blood clot formation in the legs. — Ali Ataya, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026 The American Society of Anesthesiologists notes that uncontrolled postoperative pain can contribute to immobility and shallow breathing, which may increase the risk for complications including blood clots and pneumonia. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Oct. 2026 Flight attendants, pilots, and nurses all highly recommend compression socks because of their ability to improve circulation, reduce soreness, and curb the very serious risk of developing blood clots as a result of prolonged immobility. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026 Weeks later, Winters suffered a massive pulmonary embolism – a blood clot in his lungs – that one of his own doctors linked to the prolonged immobility the chatbot had recommended. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 Move Regularly During Long Flights Prolonged immobility in-flight interferes with normal venous blood flow in your legs. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 May 2026 Those years mean far less if they’re marked by pain, immobility, and lost independence. — Bryan T. Kelly, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026 Joint pain or lingering immobility is not. — Dana Santas Feb 28, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for immobility

Noun

To guard against overreach, behavioral benchmarking could be limited to areas with overwhelming scientific consensus, such as smoking cessation and childhood vaccination.

— Jessica Fishman, STAT, 10 Nov. 2026
The Navy has used the cessation of hostilities to restock ships with munitions and supplies, completing a significant replenishment of weapons for the USS George Washington last week.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of cessation

Noun

On one level, these results might seem like a recipe for legislative inertia and policy stagnation.

— the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Nov. 2026
Max Murray, of North Liberty, staffed the station to help participants learn about inertia and motion.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of inertia

Noun

In the event this Promotion is cancelled or terminated, pursuant to subparagraph (iii) or (iv), Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may elect to hold a random drawing from among all eligible entries received up to the date of discontinuance for any or all of the prizes offered herein.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Attorneys for the plaintiffs and defendant signed a stipulation of discontinuance in November, according to a court document filed in December and obtained by Deadline.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026

Definition of discontinuance

Noun

Schumer, who currently serves as minority leader, has been criticized for some of his decisions over the past couple of years, including voting with Republicans to avoid a government shutdown.

— Washington Post, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026
Snowden linked recent strong year-over-year gaming revenue growth to the shutdown of skill games in Pennsylvania in mid-October.

— Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of shutdown

Noun

In August attorneys for the state argued in front of the appeals panel that Morales Howard demanded more than the Constitution requires and pushed back against her understanding of what information a termination notice is required to include.

— Sharmila Venkatasubban, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
The school said his termination stemmed from performance concerns, including issues leadership had raised with him before his report, but declined to provide specifics, citing personnel confidentiality and pending litigation.

— Tori Mason, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of termination

Noun

Investors can close the spread before expiration to capture profits, cut losses, or avoid taking on shares.

— Julia Spina, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026
The cuts are part of LAUSD’s broader fiscal stabilization plan, approved by the board in June, as the district confronts declining enrollment, rising operating costs and the expiration of federal pandemic relief funding.

— Teresa Liu, Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of expiration

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