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as in static
fixed in a place or position
a stationary bicycle is good for exercise, but you won't enjoy the scenery very much
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as in constant
not undergoing a change in condition
auction prices for that artist's works have been stationary for some time
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Recent Examples of stationary
The first-generation device will be a stationary system used in clinics.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Hundreds of tankers carrying oil and liquid natural gas had already dropped anchor or were stationary near the Strait of Hormuz, according to shipping data compiled by Reuters.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
His day starts pre-dawn with intellectual reading, academic writing, podcasting and intensive workout with weights, a stationary bike and a rowing machine at home.
—Cheryl Hall, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
The fire truck was stationary with its lights activated, shutting down the left and center lanes for a previous crash, state police said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Hundreds of tankers carrying oil and liquid natural gas had already dropped anchor or were stationary near the Strait of Hormuz, according to shipping data compiled by Reuters.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
His day starts pre-dawn with intellectual reading, academic writing, podcasting and intensive workout with weights, a stationary bike and a rowing machine at home.
—Cheryl Hall, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
The fire truck was stationary with its lights activated, shutting down the left and center lanes for a previous crash, state police said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stationary
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Grace Cary/Getty Images Following a February in which mortgage interest rates stayed relatively static, borrowers may want to pay a bit more attention this March.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Rather than a static snapshot, Blueprints track live behavior, so if an AI system starts acting outside its intended purpose, the platform flags it.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Gradual absorption and constant agitation are the keys to cooking risotto, encouraging the starches to release from the rice and transforming into the dish’s trademark creamy consistency.—
Carla Lalli Music,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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Some critics say constant monitoring creates pressure.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Once at the lobby door, the officers immediately saw a man matching the description standing next to a podium while Robinson was lying motionless on the ground, according to the complaint.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Hadel responded by punching Brown twice, sending him pummeling towards the ground, hitting his head on the pavement and lying motionless on the pavement.—
Mathew Schumer,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
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With a high, stable energy supply, the ship could support a larger number of these power-hungry containers, giving operators greater flexibility to handle cargo demand.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Obituaries, property records and data broker profiles can quietly reveal life changes that make someone appear financially stable yet emotionally vulnerable.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Medical officers skied down the frozen halfpipe to tend to the slender, immobile frame on the snow.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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This teal hip fracture bedpan has an easy-grip handle on both the front and sides for more comfortable use for fracture and immobile patients.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Tien’s post-Australia results have been steady rather than spectacular.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Quiet support builds steady trust over time.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Lindo received a standing ovation, during which Jordan could be seen smiling at his co-star from the audience and clapping.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
1 Mar. 2026
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Four minutes later, head coach Hansi Flick substituted Yamal to save him for the match against Atletico and to allow the crowd to give him a standing ovation.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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When a soccer player runs downfield in anticipation of the ball being passed to them, the goal is to have the ball arrive where the player will be in the future, but that mental calculation is familiar to us, intuitively, because the soccer field itself is static and unchanging.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
25 Feb. 2026
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Corporate earnings are on pace to close out a fifth straight quarter of double-digit percentage gains, a positive but unchanging pace that clearly is now being fully anticipated by investors before the reports hit.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Stationary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stationary. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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