STAGNANT Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

stagnant

adjective

Definition of stagnant

as in frozen

not flowing or moving They were warned against drinking the stagnant pond water.

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Recent Examples of stagnant For boys, Wattenberg shared that names have stayed stagnant throughout the years. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026 That's enough to increase the cost of a standard home loan by hundreds of dollars each month and further stall hopes of a recovery for the country's stagnant housing market. — Scott Horsley, NPR, 19 Sep. 2026 District 1 council member Chad West said Dallas has faced financial challenges, including stagnant property values. — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 Sleeves inflate in a wave-like pattern up your legs, promising to move stagnant fluid, ease swelling and leave you feeling lighter. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stagnant

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Lamb Weston, which sells frozen fries and other potato products, said on Tuesday that its profit and revenue during its latest quarter topped its projections, for example.

— Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Frozen blueberries sold at Publix were originally recalled, and then the recall expanded to include frozen berries sold at Walmart, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.

— Eva Flowe October 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of frozen

Adjective

Stephens and several teammates then appeared to taunt the Oregon players and celebrate the dirty play rather than show concern for a fellow college athlete who was lying motionless on the field.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Moore laid motionless on the turf before receiving assistance.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of motionless

Adjective

The process also keeps the sand in a perpetual swirling motion that contrasts beautifully with the still surface.

— Savannah Born, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
Meanwhile, Op de Beeck slips everyday Belgian objects and historical motifs — Duvel beer bottles, supermarket glassware, waffles and typical Flemish still-life arrangements — into his immersive installations, sculptures and films.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026

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