statics

Definition of staticsnext
plural of static

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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
  • Democrats see it as a frivolous investigation that lays the groundwork for disputes during the midterms and sows doubts about the integrity of the state’s electoral process.
    Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
  • The agreement also settles two other disputes that have bogged down the case with appeals.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • But even the past shows signs of treading water, with the team returning to schoolgirl squabbles while their survival isn’t in immediate danger.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
  • Locals are happy to regale you with tales of family squabbles and fishing exploits at any of the seaside watering holes.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Noun
  • Some congressional Democrats have offered similar arguments, claiming that a gas tax holiday would be a drop in the bucket for consumers and that the only real way to bring down gas prices is to end the war with Iran.
    Justin Papp, CNBC, 13 May 2026
  • Earthrise rejected Becker’s arguments that the application does not properly identify wetlands that have been farmed.
    Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • However, if recent debates are any indicators, this one could also become a showdown among the Democrat candidates calling out each other.
    Paris Barraza, USA Today, 7 May 2026
  • Her tenure included the COVID-19 pandemic, protests over policing and racial justice, explosive growth, contentious debates over transit and, most recently, criticism about public safety and transparency.
    Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • And Rubio’s diplomacy with the pope could fade, should Trump take to Truth Social later this week with more criticisms.
    Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
  • Gunty defended his company in a 90-minute interview with USA TODAY, dismissing many criticisms as coming from a vocal minority of customers.
    Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • In previous Middle East conflicts, American diplomats constantly shuttled across the region, working with allies to build up momentum for a political resolution.
    Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
  • Instead, the data revealed a planet in flux where areas brightened explosively in one year and dimmed sharply the next; regions flickered in rhythms tied to oil booms, armed conflicts, and pandemic lockdowns.
    Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 12 May 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 15 May. 2026.

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