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 There was a serious and heartbreaking scene at Ford Field on Sunday when linebacker Jack Campbell was left motionless following a violent collision on a tackle, leading to him being removed on an immobilized cart. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026 In comments shared on social media, many claimed her face appeared frozen and motionless, her expressions nonexistent. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 The Griffith Park merry-go-round, which turned 100 this year, stands motionless, many of its 66 wooden horses weathered and caught mid-ascent. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 After that adrenaline starts surging, a few motionless seconds can feel like a lifetime. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 In 1969, neurologist Oliver Sacks gave L-DOPA to patients who had spent decades nearly motionless after the encephalitis epidemic of the early 20th century. — Mallory Green, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026 The puppy appeared motionless when it was first brought onto dry land, prompting the fisherman to pick it up again and perform CPR in a bid to revive it. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2026 Moore laid motionless on the turf before receiving assistance. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 Young was motionless on the field after the collision and taken to a hospital. — CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motionless
  1. static
  2. frozen
  3. still
  4. wooden
  5. blank
Adjective
  • That can make a diagram more useful as an ongoing reference rather than a static document.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Rather than a static image with music, a lyric video with different imagery can also help increase views on social media platforms.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of static
Adjective
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigated 2026 outbreaks connected to frozen blueberries, jalapeños, iceberg lettuce and both broccoli and alfalfa sprouts, along with other foods.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In 2026 alone, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looked into outbreaks tied to iceberg lettuce, broccoli sprouts, alfalfa sprouts, jalapeños and frozen blueberries, among others.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of frozen
Adjective
  • Flanking the still images, filmic shorts amplify the whimsical spirit of the campaign, blending real-life action with illustrated animation in spotlighting the brand’s accessories offering for the season.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Patel said the family's Ring camera captured only a still image of the suspects.
    — Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of still
Adjective
  • Some staircase windows were replaced with movable aluminum composite panels or wooden boards for workers' convenience, allowing smoke to infiltrate escape routes.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
  • In a back kitchen of a bagel shop on the outskirts of Toronto, Beth George is standing over a long wooden table assessing her materials with surgical precision.
    — HubSpot, HubSpot, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of wooden
Adjective
  • For those who would like to print out a blank bracket ahead of the bracket announcement, AJC Varsity has provided an open option for readers that can be downloaded here.
    — Caitlyn Stroh-Page, AJC.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Undaunted by the huge blank wall, Mendez recruited some of the same young people working on the 23rd Street mural along with youth from the neighborhood.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of blank

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“Motionless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motionless. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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