motionless

adjective

Definition of motionlessnext
as in static
not moving The deer stood there absolutely motionless, listening attentively.

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Recent Examples of motionless Nearly 27 years ago, Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin laid motionless on the concrete jungle surface of Veterans Stadium for the last time. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026 On a recent afternoon outside the temple in central Kerala, Raman stood motionless as two children played, giggling and hugging its trunk. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 Even then, Uranus looked like a faint, motionless star rather than a glowing planet. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 July 2026 Taylor quickly rose to his feet to track down the ball and throw it into the infield, but Lasko remained on the ground motionless. — Zach Powell, New York Times, 1 July 2026 The video shows the motionless suspect in a gray hoodie lying facedown on a chair or sofa while still clutching the knife. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2026 Her bus got within 2 miles of the stadium after 25 minutes, and then sat motionless for 30 minutes at Raytown Road and Ozark Road intersection. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026 Hodges then fell to the ground and appeared motionless. — John Lynch, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2026 The orbs disappeared quickly most of the time, but in one instance, the agents said an orb hovered motionless in the sky for several hours. — Collin Binkley, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motionless
  1. static
  2. frozen
  3. still
  4. wooden
  5. blank
Adjective
  • Proponents emphasize that successful implementation requires a user-centric, evolving system, not a static, top-down repository, to truly normalize digital trust and reshape how a generation navigates their careers.
    — Raj Ananthanpillai, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • During those hours, stores lower lights where possible, turn off the radio and display static images on television walls to create a less stimulating environment.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of static
Adjective
  • His sons grew the family’s work from their New Haven, Connecticut, bakery to supermarkets around the country with frozen bagels.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • Completed with a touch of lactose for a creamy finish, this hard seltzer is inspired by a classic summer frozen treat.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
Definition of frozen
Adjective
  • The noise of heavy machinery drifts up into the still morning air.
    — Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
  • The still images are imprinted into your mind, capturing all that emotion and passion that many felt in the moment.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
Definition of still
Adjective
  • Bake in preheated oven until edges are set and golden, center looks matte, and a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 25 to 28 minutes.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 26 July 2026
  • Martinez recommends resealing your wooden fence every two to three years and checking it annually with the water bead test.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026
Definition of wooden
Adjective
  • Some school pocket charts have fluid designs, while other charts have preprinted headings that create a sense of structure, including fill-in-the-blank sentences and basic math formulas.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
  • Too Much Wall Art Wall art is a great way to make a space feel more complete, but don’t be afraid to leave some blank space here and there.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026
Definition of blank

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