1
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
Yet a shattering tragedy at around the film’s mid-point upsets that trajectory entirely, as their convoy of cars become stationary, and confrontations with mortality must be sought.
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David Katz, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
Tushy Collapsible Travel Bidet $25 at Amazon Like fancy, stationary toilet bidets, this portable bidet is versatile.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2025
The Elkhorn site includes 256 stationary Tesla Megapacks — essentially shipping container-sized units filled with battery modules.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
That’s why energy harvesting like solar panels remains a niche solution today, better suited for stationary or ultra-low-power robots.
—James Pikul, The Conversation, 2 June 2025
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David Katz, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
Tushy Collapsible Travel Bidet $25 at Amazon Like fancy, stationary toilet bidets, this portable bidet is versatile.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2025
The Elkhorn site includes 256 stationary Tesla Megapacks — essentially shipping container-sized units filled with battery modules.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
That’s why energy harvesting like solar panels remains a niche solution today, better suited for stationary or ultra-low-power robots.
—James Pikul, The Conversation, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for stationary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stationary
Adjective
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This is in contrast to static scoring, which presumes all other economic factors stay constant.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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Think of them less as static tools, more like dynamic teammates who can reason and act.—
Tarun Raisoni,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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This is less of an issue with high-end reels, but with cheaper reels, constant compression can lead to a loss of memory, meaning the gears, springs, and washers lose their ability to decompress quickly.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
19 June 2025
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Without enough stamina, everyday life can start to feel like a constant battle.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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However, we've been inundated with previews and test builds as Google works toward general availability, which means a model is stable enough for long-term development work.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2025
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The Riverside Police Department is seeking help from the public two days after the driver of a black SUV rammed through a group of demonstrators in downtown Riverside, running over a young woman who remains in critical condition but is stable.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
17 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
Adjective
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Oil prices have risen since Israel began attacking Iran, but supplies have remained steady.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
22 June 2025
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Shrinking population will cripple home demand by 0.5 million units every year in the 2020s and a lead to a bigger dent of 1.4 million units annually in the 2030s, Goldman Sachs estimates, compared to the positive contribution of 1.5 million units in the 2010s when population was on a steady rise.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
21 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
Adjective
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Othello review: Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal shine in an otherwise shaky production Before long, Henry has dripped poison in Dorian's ear — warning him of his beauty's impermanence — while Basil's unchanging snapshot of his youth has evoked a bitter envy in the impressionable young man.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The other unchanging reality is that Eastern pundits love analyzing the performance of California governors, since the sheer size of this state automatically propels whoever is governor into the status of a presidential possibility.—
Thomas D. Elias,
Oc Register,
5 June 2025
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“Stationary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stationary. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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