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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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2
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
Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
After calling 911, the Waymo will remain stationary until emergency personnel arrive, and the car may communicate with those outside the vehicle through an external speaker system.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Previous imaging techniques allowed for detailed but stationary images of frozen PIEZO proteins.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The two stationary drivers were killed, and the Mustang’s driver had minor injuries.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
After calling 911, the Waymo will remain stationary until emergency personnel arrive, and the car may communicate with those outside the vehicle through an external speaker system.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Previous imaging techniques allowed for detailed but stationary images of frozen PIEZO proteins.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The two stationary drivers were killed, and the Mustang’s driver had minor injuries.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stationary
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In 2025, the number of people seeking shelter climbed higher still to 20,623 requests, but supply remained static — leaving all of those beds occupied for about half of the year.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Founded in 2000 in the living room of translator Olivia Sears, the Center has long been a nomadic institution with no static address.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For many, that means constant worry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Staff also remembered him as a constant source of support for coworkers — someone who checked in during difficult moments and made sure others were okay.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The usual sounds of practice, music, whistles, coaching, all stopped as Ibukun-Okeyode lay motionless on the ground.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2026
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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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In a time when science’s boundaries were less stable, Lamarck’s poetic theories had significant influence, and its traces can even be detected in contemporary epigenetics.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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When expectations are clear, support feels more stable and mutual respect grows naturally.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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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
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The work has always required steady hands – something Parkinson's slowly took from him.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Chronic stress triggers the body's fight-or-flight response, leading to a steady release of stress hormones like cortisol.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2026
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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
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Meanwhile, the encampment problem on the Northwest Side has become unsafe, untenable and unchanging.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The types of gladiators were not unchanging.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Stationary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stationary. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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