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

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Noun

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
Abrupt cessation of this class can even trigger a rebound worse than baseline.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of cessation

Noun

Max Murray, of North Liberty, staffed the station to help participants learn about inertia and motion.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Health care industry opposition and employer inertia have stymied wholesale changes over the past several decades, but the financial strain on workers and companies has made reform a priority.

— Bob Herman, STAT, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of inertia

Noun

Boston Dynamics has also redesigned its exterior panels to withstand falling boxes and repositioned the emergency stop button to reduce accidental safety stoppages.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Nashville used two own goals and a stoppage-time score by Sam Surridge to erase a two-goal deficit and beat New York 3-2 on a rainy Sunday, ending the Red Bulls' postseason hopes.

— CBS New York Team, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of stoppage

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

But in the end, too many obstacles got in the way, including the government shutdown and the Pineapple Express storm in December 2025 that damaged one of the ski lifts.

— Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
The post from Arc announcing its shutdown has faced significant pushback from users who claim Dia isn't as useful to them, with many asking the brand to open-source its original browser.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of shutdown

Noun

In Hartford immigration court, these three outcomes — administrative closure, termination or dismissal — were most often used in removal cases dealing with young people, including some SIJS applicants.

— Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
One year later, the company was hit with multiple lawsuits from both passengers and employees, alleging contract terminations, breach of contract and unpaid overtime, NBC News reports, citing court records.

— Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of termination

Noun

While older generations may interpret limited eye contact, a flat expression or a pause before responding as rude, lazy or unprofessional, that might not be a younger person’s intent at all, Leahy said.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
The pause lasted more than a year, straining cattle supply and contributing to record-high beef prices.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of pause

Noun

The Indiana Supreme Court declined to intervene Wednesday night, though two of the five justices wanted a 10-day stay for more information about the drugs’ expiration and storage.

— David Fischer, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
This year saw the expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits and further changes are expected in 2027.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

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