STATIC Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈsta-tik

Definition of static

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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noun

as in squabble

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Recent Examples of static

Adjective

Ronaldo is clearly more economical with his running — staying more static between the width of the goalposts — meaning Portugal are less fluid across the front line. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Unlike conventional ion traps that rely on oscillating radio-frequency fields, the Penning trap uses static electric and magnetic fields. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

Noun

This means, after the mental static and overstimulating astrology of recent days, this earthy moon transit serves as a reminder to take a step back and move at our own pace. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 Wool dryer balls reduce static, prevent fabric clumping, and improve drying efficiency. — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for static

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Adjective

On a recent afternoon outside the temple in central Kerala, Raman stood motionless as two children played, giggling and hugging its trunk.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Even then, Uranus looked like a faint, motionless star rather than a glowing planet.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of motionless

Noun

They are hired hands and stewards of other people’s capital, with no desire to becoming embroiled in internecine squabbles between clashing advocates, parochial activists, and plain opportunists latching on to the moment.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 28 June 2026
Be patient with kids and romantic partners, because squabbles might arise.

— Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 June 2026

Definition of squabble

Adjective

The Clean Air Act is the federal law that regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources and governs air pollution.

— Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Should the luminiferous ether exist, then scientists reasoned that as the Earth orbits the sun at around 66,000 miles per hour (106,216 kilometers per hour), our planet should be moving through the ether, which had been deemed to be stationary.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of stationary

Noun

The legislation faced sharp criticism at home and abroad, and thousands of Slovaks repeatedly took to the streets to protest the law.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Asked about the greenwashing criticism, a Council spokesperson said companies active in the fossil fuel sector can still contribute to the transition, for example by developing low-carbon fuels or building electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

— Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of criticism

Adjective

In an April assessment, Control Risks already treated it as a standing planning assumption, which reprices redundancy, war-risk insurance and evacuation planning rather than compliance programmes.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Audience members then gave the star a standing ovation.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026

Definition of standing

Noun

Herzog won a power struggle in the front office, then quit anyway, amid disputes with ownership.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
The court was established in 2001 and began functioning four years later as both an international court to settle disputes among Caribbean countries and as a final court of appeal.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Definition of dispute

Adjective

Prosecutors allege prolonged neglect According to charging documents cited by WNEM-TV5, prosecutors allege Casper was immobile, was not provided proper medical care or adequate nutrition, and was forced to live in unsafe conditions before his death.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 27 June 2026
The question then becomes whether the immobile Goldin would stand as such an alternative.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2026

Definition of immobile

Noun

But Erwin Chemerinsky, Berkeley’s law school dean, said Trump still won most of the cases the court decided either after oral arguments or through emergency appeals the administration brought.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Ferguson Police Chief Troy Doyle told KTVI that the incident happened after an argument erupted inside the BP gas station at South Florissant and Woodstock roads.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

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