1
as in static
incapable of moving or being moved
that boulder is immovable, even with a bulldozer
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as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
despite tears and pleading, the police officer was immovable on the matter of a hefty fine for speeding
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Recent Examples of immovable
For two decades, Tomlin was an immovable force.
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Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Since Odighizuwa’s contract is largely immovable after being signed last offseason, Williams’ deal has the most freedom outside of Clark.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
The plastic whistles and the car horns and the street brawls and the neighborhoods emptying into streets — the whole communities playing immovable rock to unstoppable federal force.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
The underlying challenge of barrier islands Ideally, large buildings are anchored to solid, immovable bedrock.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
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Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Since Odighizuwa’s contract is largely immovable after being signed last offseason, Williams’ deal has the most freedom outside of Clark.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
The plastic whistles and the car horns and the street brawls and the neighborhoods emptying into streets — the whole communities playing immovable rock to unstoppable federal force.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
The underlying challenge of barrier islands Ideally, large buildings are anchored to solid, immovable bedrock.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immovable
Adjective
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His approach is not about static balance but active negotiation.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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One example showed a static link to purchase hot sauce at the bottom of the answer, labeled ‘sponsored’.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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If that doesn’t solve the problem, try scrubbing stubborn spots with Bar Keeper’s Friend and a nonabrasive sponge.—
Jessica Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Rusk recommends using wash and styling products that don’t contain silicones (like dimethicone), which can cause a stubborn coating to accumulate that clogs follicles on the scalp and prevents the hair from absorbing moisturizing ingredients.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The same institution founded on the principle of easy and open community collaboration could now be proving unmovable—trapped between the need to adapt and an institutional resistance to change.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Jan. 2026
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And cars were encased in walls of nearly unmovable bergs.—
Meagan Flynn,
Washington Post,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Norma Padgett Upshaw, who remained adamant that the four men were the ones involved in her assault, died in 2024.—
News Service Of Florida,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Suleyman’s vision for Microsoft Suleyman is adamant about the technology’s potential.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Investigators later determined the four officers fired nearly 100 shots, including three that were fired as Reed — a former standout basketball player at Westinghouse College Prep high school — was lying motionless on the ground.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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One on a stoop and two on a corner and four motionless on a sidewalk and—down the block, the reflective vests of the volunteers in pairs walking the school patrol, to keep the kids from the K-5 safe from ICE.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Swift's more recent looks oscillate between retro-glam styles and timeless, polished looks aligned with a movement toward quiet luxury trends—though her now-iconic bangs remain a steadfast companion.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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Now running for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts after serving in the Legislature for almost two decades, Kelly is ready to put his experience and steadfast values to work protecting taxpayers and keeping Texas state government strong, prosperous, and accountable.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Harbaugh won a Super Bowl with immobile gunslinger Joe Flacco (and a dominant defense) and then oversaw Lamar Jackson’s development from a raw athletic specimen into a two-time MVP.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Instead of compressing observations into still images, RIMS preserves time-dependent information and separates radio signals by direction.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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Capturing a stunning still pic of your plate.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Immovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immovable. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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