as in lazy
not doing or involving a lot of physical activity
They led a sedentary life after retirement, spending their days in front of the television.
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Recent Examples of sedentary
Instead, many believe a combination of chronic stress, poor sleep, sedentary behavior, movement dysfunction, nervous system overload, hormonal shifts, inflammation, and modern lifestyle patterns may all be contributing to the growing conversation around physical discomfort and recovery.
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Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Well-fed, sedentary king penguins age faster than wild ones.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
The research, which was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine in March, found that replacing mentally passive sedentary behavior with mentally active sedentary behavior was associated with a significant reduction in dementia risk.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Bayard, though admitting to gaps in his own reading, sees familiarity with literature as a means of orienting yourself intellectually, whereas Adler understands a student as merely a sedentary receptacle.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
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Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Well-fed, sedentary king penguins age faster than wild ones.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
The research, which was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine in March, found that replacing mentally passive sedentary behavior with mentally active sedentary behavior was associated with a significant reduction in dementia risk.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Bayard, though admitting to gaps in his own reading, sees familiarity with literature as a means of orienting yourself intellectually, whereas Adler understands a student as merely a sedentary receptacle.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sedentary
Adjective
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Instead of placing them directly on shelves, use bins or lazy Susans to corral like items.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Dec. 2025
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Just five years ago they were slated for the rubbish pile, only Oleszko was too lazy to call someone to dispose of them.—
Jane Wooldridge,
Miami Herald,
7 Dec. 2025
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Prosecutors in Sacramento alleged that Williamson and at least two others conspired to funnel funds from former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra's dormant campaign account.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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DeGregori’s team found that breast cancer cells in mice whose dormant cancers returned after a COVID infection reactivated in response to high levels of IL-6.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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At the time, it was largely viewed as a sleepy networking company for enterprise.—
R. Scott Raynovich,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Spoilers ahead for Every Year After Every Year After is the latest TV show to mine drama from a sleepy cottage town.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
10 June 2026
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The more than 1,000-kilometer front line in the four-year war has remained largely static as swarms of drones hinder advances, and both sides have increasingly relied on long-range strikes.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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There was not a payload on that vehicle because this was a static fire test.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2026
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Unfortunately, hyaluronic acid decreases with age, which can contribute to a loss of plumpness, fine lines, and an overall duller complexion.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
10 June 2026
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The saltiness of drinks like the Bloody Mary or plain tomato juice can actually seem a bit dull, leaving a fresher and sweeter taste behind.—
Andrea Romano,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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More often than not, a towel was used to cover his immobile hand.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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The Rams’ celebrated young defense needed only to smother immobile Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold deep in his territory in the final five minutes to regain possession and have a real shot at winning last season’s NFC championship.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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There is no cure for hepatitis B, but there are medications that can make the virus inactive, meaning the virus won't spread, the Cleveland Clinic says.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
7 Dec. 2025
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That led to Lamm, the top backup offensive tackle, who primarily plays left tackle throughout his career, was made inactive.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 Dec. 2025
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But Shahed drones have mainly struck stationary targets such as Amazon data centers and energy facilities, sometimes hitting slow-moving commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2026
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After transferring the man to police headquarters, he was placed alone in a small holding cell and handcuffed to a stationary bench.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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“Sedentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sedentary. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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