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
Dani Blum, New York Times, 1 July 2025
This may feel like a spiritual static at first — your dreams might become louder, weirder, or more vivid.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 June 2025
Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
These kinds of processors can’t handle high-definition audio and usually result in too quiet or full of static recordings.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
White noise, a mix of random sound frequencies that sounds like static, can drown out any distracting sounds that are keeping you awake.
—Dani Blum, New York Times, 1 July 2025
This may feel like a spiritual static at first — your dreams might become louder, weirder, or more vivid.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 June 2025
Noun
That session included upwards of 60 reps of static throwing to different areas of the field.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
These kinds of processors can’t handle high-definition audio and usually result in too quiet or full of static recordings.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for static
Noun
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Advertisement Advertisement Clearly a significant number of territorial squabbles exist simply to provide a jingoistic distraction, an excuse to rally around the flag or challenge the patriotism of a political rival.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
25 July 2025
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The squabble has dragged on for decades, flaring into bloody military clashes more than 15 years ago and again in May, when a Cambodian soldier was killed in a firefight.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Most universities still rely heavily on legacy infrastructure like stationary blue-light call boxes and emergency notification systems (ENS)—tools designed for mass alerts or large-scale threats.—
Kevin Mullins,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, right guard Kevin Dotson (chest contusion) and defensive tackle Poona Ford (sore groin) were riding stationary bikes after coming away sore from Tuesday’s joint practice with the Cowboys.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With this deal, the UFC has put itself in a position to quiet some of those criticisms.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Two weeks after first pointing a firehose of blistering criticism at the Donald Trump administration, South Park is still going full bore against Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Cena was getting a standing ovation in his final SummerSlam when Lesnar's music blared for the first time in two years.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Audiences responded by giving Brown a standing ovation that lasted nearly five minutes.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The notice comes in the midst of a broader legal dispute between Wilson and The Deb's producers.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Peter was working on Chime’s internal tools for managing customer support and disputes.—
Jeff Kauflin,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Without dominance in orbit, terrestrial forces would be deaf, blind, and largely immobile.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
28 July 2025
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About 70 people lived in the building, many of whom are immobile and have oxygen tanks, officials said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images But there is another side to this argument.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Despite assurances from Wall Street banks and TV pundits, the argument for leaning heavily on stocks is a lot flimsier today than before the liftoff, and the appeal of bonds much greater.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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While the debate rages on, the funerals keep coming.—
For the Carroll County Times,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Aug. 2025
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The debate also drew contrasts between American and European dining.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Static.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/static. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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