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
Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 6 May 2025
Still, Henry can’t stop hiding away in the family attic, wearing a blindfold and zoning out to his radio’s static.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2025
This replaces the central singularity with a highly warped static region located at the core of the black hole.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 June 2025
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Adjective
Luckily, this remark was well-received, and did not lead to static between Pierce and his costars.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 6 May 2025
Still, Henry can’t stop hiding away in the family attic, wearing a blindfold and zoning out to his radio’s static.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
But while SpaceX was prepared to perform a static fire Thursday to check on the booster repairs, NASA announced the visit from Axiom Space was going on hold because of an investigation with Russian space agency Roscosmos into recent repairs made on the Zvezda service module.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2025
This replaces the central singularity with a highly warped static region located at the core of the black hole.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for static
Noun
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But when relationship stress mixes with work stress, financial angst, and family flare-ups, little squabbles can morph into damaging arguments.—
Kelley J. Brower,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Nevertheless, squabbles with a spouse, partner or close friend could also occur.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Amazon This dual camera has 3K high definition, with 360 degree rotation up top, and a stationary camera below for even more coverage (plus it can be mounted upside down).—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
25 June 2025
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Residents, staff and community members could ride a stationary bike in 15-minute shifts for a $25 donation.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Lander’s criticism of Israel is much more muted and that of a liberal Zionist.—
Steven W. Thrasher
June 26,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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Habba’s involvement has drawn criticism from Democrats, who accuse the Trump administration of politicizing federal prosecutions.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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His condemnation of authoritarianism electrified the audience, earning a standing ovation and setting a reflective tone that remained all week.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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Legislative leaders began the session by talking tough about reining in the industry, receiving standing ovations in the House and Senate.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
Noun
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The simmering dispute comes as protesters showed up at Dodger Stadium on Thursday to decry Dodgers’ silence amidst immigration raids and unrest in Los Angeles.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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News to Know Wisconsin lawsuit accuses Miami of tampering In the latest legal dispute amid the changing landscape of college sports, the University of Wisconsin filed a lawsuit against the University of Miami yesterday for allegedly tampering with a football player.—
and Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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About 30 minutes later, three deputies debated how to book the immobile man.—
Christopher Damien,
New York Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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Video posted on social media showed victims and debris strewn across a long stretch of road, with at least seven people lying immobile on the ground.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Time,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The news outlets say that the argument runs contrary to what OpenAI tells its users about being subject to retaining data if the law requires it.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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But Carlson has broken away from other Republicans over the Israel-Iran argument.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The Senate is set to launch an hours-long debate June 28 that should culminate with a vote in which Democrats are all expected to vote no.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer forced the bill to be read on the floor in its entirety late Saturday, which has pushed back debate on the bill by more than 12 hours.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
29 June 2025
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“Static.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/static. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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