as in motionless
fixed in a place or position
the static installation of the statue in that niche means that no one will ever see its back, which is also of interest
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as in squabble
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Recent Examples of static
Mike Kaye
may 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Enrollment figures for the ACA are never static.
—Julie Appleby, CBS News, 19 May 2026
ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
But when viewed as the 78-year-old artist intends—through a phone camera—the forms appear to jitter like static.
—Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The Carolina Panthers’ mostly static coaching staff will undergo another change in 2026.
—Mike Kaye
may 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Enrollment figures for the ACA are never static.
—Julie Appleby, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Noun
Hendon thought reducing that static would be a good way to eliminate those clumps.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
But when viewed as the 78-year-old artist intends—through a phone camera—the forms appear to jitter like static.
—Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for static
Adjective
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But Avedon, an artist who became a legend by making motionless images feel vibrant and frenetic, lends himself uniquely well to the format.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
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After a puff of smoke, the calf fell to its side, appearing motionless.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The pair founded the company together in 2015; the row is a family squabble within the new AI aristocracy.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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Democrats, already favored to win back the House in November, are sure to seize on every such squabble to undermine Republicans' pitch to voters that Congress should remain fully under conservative control.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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There's also a stationary bike inside the room for exercise.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Building, lighting plans draw criticism from community Parker’s campus currently sprawls six acres and has a 6-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The closure drew criticism from the Primm family.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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If a film is good, the standing ovation can go on for what feels like an eternity.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
19 May 2026
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Christopher accepted his daughter's diploma during the ceremony, and in video obtained by Good Morning America, was seen wiping tears from his face as the auditorium gave him a standing ovation.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Noun
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With the indictment now dismissed, the administration could argue there are fewer procedural barriers preventing another removal effort, though Xinis still retains authority over the injunction dispute unless the 4th Circuit intervenes.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
22 May 2026
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Prosecutors argued that Daniel Sikkema orchestrated the killing from New York amid a bitter divorce and custody dispute involving the couple’s son.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Water damage is some of the most severe damage a vehicle can endure, often rendering cars completely immobile and inoperable.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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This left the vessel listing and immobile, as social media video of the boat shows.—
Pau Mosquera,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The argument for keeping an underperforming manager tends to centre on whether there were enough mitigating circumstances behind a bad season, and whether the club can use their summer to make the correct changes in player recruitment and wider infrastructure to fix things.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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This abrupt stylistic shift is in service of an overtly political argument.—
Vadim Rizov,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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“Static.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/static. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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