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
John Blake, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Once boundaries are established, the collar delivers warnings (like tones or optional static feedback) if your dog approaches or crosses the set perimeter, helping reinforce training over time.
—Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
And then there's all the stuff about the radio waves and TV static.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
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Adjective
In order for this society to work (a society based on White supremacy), there has to be a dehumanizing belief that there are a group of people that are static, and cannot, no matter what, move out of this category.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Once boundaries are established, the collar delivers warnings (like tones or optional static feedback) if your dog approaches or crosses the set perimeter, helping reinforce training over time.
—Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Noun
But in the final scene, when Sam goes to the bathroom to change the bandage on his forehead, the mirror flickers with static at his reflection.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
And then there's all the stuff about the radio waves and TV static.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for static
Adjective
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The freedom to move around the object, to mentally embroider a narrative on bits of motionless metal or stone—that’s what makes the form interesting.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Seated on a stool for the duration, Grande held the audience in her proverbial grip for several motionless minutes.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 June 2026
Noun
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But as that dream inches closer to reality, legal squabbles are clouding that momentum.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Just yesterday, the USGA rolled out a pilot phase for Rules AI, aiming to spare golfers from the endless squabbles over sprinkler-head relief and the other rulebook conundrums that inevitably arise during a round.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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But Shahed drones have mainly struck stationary targets such as Amazon data centers and energy facilities, sometimes hitting slow-moving commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2026
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After transferring the man to police headquarters, he was placed alone in a small holding cell and handcuffed to a stationary bench.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Both players have been regular targets for fan criticism over their attitude this term.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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But that market has faced growing criticism for its dependence on mass production and cultural appropriation — and a portion of travelers are responding by spending their money differently.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The audience gave him a standing ovation.—
Time,
Time,
27 May 2026
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Progress updates became a standing agenda item in our weekly team meetings.—
Nancy Padberg,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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In 2023, Archer settled intellectual property disputes with Boeing and its air taxi unit Wisk, and signed an agreement to collaborate on autonomous tech, and invested in the air taxi maker.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Carney acknowledged that while the US and Canada have had disputes, the countries have always worked through them, and that a more independent Canada makes the country a better ally.—
Reuters May 28,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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More often than not, a towel was used to cover his immobile hand.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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The Rams’ celebrated young defense needed only to smother immobile Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold deep in his territory in the final five minutes to regain possession and have a real shot at winning last season’s NFC championship.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Noun
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On the night of May 4, Marenco went into the woman’s room and the argument started over rent money.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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In New Providence, this new-construction villa makes its argument through finish as much as frontage.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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“Static.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/static. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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