as in static
not moving
The deer stood there absolutely motionless, listening attentively.
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Adjective
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The rocket took off briefly during what was supposed to be a static test and exploded upon impact.—
Selam Gebrekidan,
New York Times,
24 July 2025 -
Here are some of the most common reasons: Outdated metrics and reporting: Many companies still rely on traditional means, such as checklists, compliance audits, and static reports, to assess their security posture.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Ice cream, toppings, drizzles, coffee Zeds has quickly become a local favorite by offering a refreshing take on the classic frozen treat.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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The release of that money came days after 10 Republican senators sent a letter imploring the administration to allow frozen education money to be sent to states.—
Collin Binkley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Connor Blades, a project officer with the Barbados environment ministry, finally identified it by taking a video of the snake, then studying a still image from the footage, reports the Associated Press’ Dánica Coto.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 July 2025
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Typically, law enforcement agencies employ software like Clearview AI after a crime has occurred, comparing a still image against a database of mugshots, driver’s license photos, and social media posts.—
Logan Seacrest,
Boston Herald,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Cross wooden boardwalks over wetlands, hike to river overlooks, and search for fossils and shark teeth at Fossil Beach.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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This small dressing table has a unique vertical structure topped with an adjustable angular mirror and a little jewelry box hanging off the wooden spine.—
Elissa Suh,
Architectural Digest,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Pinterest is flooded with soft-launch ideas: two plates on the dinner table, two silhouettes cast against a blank wall, two pairs of shoes sitting next to one another.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
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What once sat blank and unmoving begins to flow and creak and jerk beneath its own weight.—
Laura Poppick
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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“Motionless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motionless. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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