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
Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
This was the first successful full-up static fire test for a V3 Super Heavy.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 8 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
Initial estimates put repair pricetag at about $400,000, leading the Riverwalk Commission and the now-defunct Exchange Club of Naperville to consider alternatives, including converting the fountain into a static art installation or creating a more natural water feature with plantings.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
This was the first successful full-up static fire test for a V3 Super Heavy.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 8 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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Suliman stood motionless while Infantino and Rajoub continued an impassioned conversation which lasted several minutes.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The world's first motionless picture.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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But even the past shows signs of treading water, with the team returning to schoolgirl squabbles while their survival isn’t in immediate danger.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
4 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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The most contentious and controversial being some very pointed criticisms of Ole Miss, his former school.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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At the same time, some of the party’s campaign committees in Washington quietly provide logistical support in some cases, while avoiding public criticism of the independent candidates even in some races where there is a Democratic nominee.—
Steve Peoples,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Maddison received a standing ovation and had an immediate impact.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Wild standing ovation for the actor who has had a number of films here over the years.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The dispute has also been tied to retention, with discontent feeding concerns that talent may leave for SK Hynix, Samsung’s aggressive memory rival.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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There is no formal system for resolving disputes over impressions, and performers often avoid escalating them publicly — Hammond among them.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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Also on display at Greene Naftali are a number of his immobile fabric figures and abstract line drawings.—
Dawn Chan,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Unsigned editorials reflect the consensus of our editorial board, with the aim of offering arguments that are empirically sound and intellectually consistent.—
Teagan Davidge,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Swann, in other words, takes Washburn’s side of the animal-mind argument.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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“Static.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/static. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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