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
Nickle Lamoreaux, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
These charges aren't static, either.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Alex Jacobs, United States, 2026 A cursed artifact wrapped in static.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
And because work itself is changing continuously, talent strategy can no longer be static.
—Nickle Lamoreaux, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
These charges aren't static, either.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
Dress With Air in Mind Natural fabrics like cotton, silk or wool reduce static and help skin breathe.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Alex Jacobs, United States, 2026 A cursed artifact wrapped in static.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for static
Adjective
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Videos circulating on social media showed driverless cars sitting motionless in active roadways, some blocking lanes and intersections.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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The rest of his teammates, lined up near the halfway line, either fell to the floor or stood motionless as the home crowd erupted at the same time as the Italian players’ worlds came crashing down around them.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Nicky and Morgan get accidentally sucked into the vortex of a nasty crime syndicate after Morgan squabbles with a clerk (Boran Kuzum) about jewelry at a store and then filches it.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Graham's Disney World visit came amid a partial government shutdown that previously resulted in Transportation Safety Administration officers going unpaid, all while Democrats and Republicans in the House of Representatives and Senate squabble over various issues.—
Entertainment Weekly,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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It was ranked in the top 1% of counties in the nation for cancer risk from stationary industrial air pollutants in a 2018 EPA report.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The production of this movie is fascinating too, much of it filmed with stationary cameras that allow the actors to dwell in the scenes, and the performances feel lived in, terrifyingly real.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The relationship between Dallas police and Immigration and Customs Enforcement has long been complicated, drawing criticism from both state leaders and community advocates.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Hungary, a major net recipient of EU funds, had come under increasing criticism for veering away from democratic norms.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Downey said, teasing the crowd that gave him a standing ovation during his entrance.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Calgary fans gave him a standing ovation during a play stoppage in the middle of the first period.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Instead of postponing filming to resolve the labor dispute, producers pushed forward, crew members alleged.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2026
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Those discussions ended without a breakthrough, leaving core disputes unresolved — including the scope of Iran's nuclear activities and the conditions for ending the war that began in February.—
Sara Cook,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Nancy Guthrie, 84 and pretty immobile, was missing from her Tucson, Arizona, home.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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Dalton was immobile in the blowout loss to Buffalo, and clearly, the Panthers wanted someone who could match, or at least simulate, starter Bryce Young’s fluidity in the pocket.—
Mike Kaye
March 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Our kids grew up in a house where arguments were the norm.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Duncan, for his part, tried to strike a balance between supporting the Royals — and his support for a downtown stadium — and the argument over what the city’s role in that discussion should be.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Static.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/static. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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