statics

Definition of staticsnext
plural of static

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for statics
Noun
  • Avoid money quarrels with everyone.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
  • His quarrels with Massie and interest in relitigating the 2020 election seem to animate him more, too.
    W. James Antle III, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • There were also disputes over women, Howell said.
    Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The surrender of Bo Nagar, a leader of the Burma National Revolutionary Army or BNRA, in the upper-central region of Sagaing was a dramatic reminder of fractures within the armed resistance movement, which has led to sporadic clashes over control of territory and administrative disputes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Her 19 years at The Oklahoman included stints as metro editor, breaking news editor and mentoring dozens of reporters covering everything from suburban squabbles to tornado destruction.
    Carla Hinton, Oklahoman, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Discovery squabbles Now, attorneys in the ET Gathering and Processing lawsuit are squabbling over the pace of the production of records in the discovery phase.
    Paul Monies, Oklahoma Watch, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The debate over what the statute covers is playing out in the streets, with videos showing arguments between observers and federal agents about what conduct is legal and what isn’t.
    Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
  • On the biggest stage — Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals — championships provide exclamation points in barstool arguments.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • French President Emmanuel Macron, representing one of only two states in Europe (the other being Britain) with nuclear weapons capability, is pushing for intra-European debates on reinforcing nuclear deterrence — with or without the United States.
    Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
  • As nearly half of Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s 13 member cities have sought to leave the agency this year, throwing the system’s future into limbo, questions of how people use DART and what services the system provides have swirled alongside debates over its governance and funding.
    Mel Fronczek, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Those criticisms waned over time, as Jackson’s work helped better the lives of Americans across the country.
    The Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
  • In China, fans have no qualms about her dual identity – even celebrating her two silver medals this week and defending her against any criticisms for missing out on gold.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Modi said India would continue to advocate for peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflicts in western Asia and eastern Europe.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Lumley said the progress of the bill halted in 2025 due to conflicts with some of the agricultural groups in the state.
    Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Aside from the financial cost to the city, Blain’s behavior prompted several council actions, including two censures.
    Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
  • Some rank-and-file lawmakers also agree that censures are losing their punch.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 21 Nov. 2025
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“Statics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statics. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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