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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 robot’s wheeled base limits mobility, and its reliance on existing surveillance tools like drones and CCTV networks has led some to ask why a stationary camera couldn’t achieve similar results.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
Wagner didn’t share specific information about the work he’s done recently, but throughout the end of the regular season and the playoffs, he was seen regularly exercising in the weight room, riding a stationary bike or doing some light spot-shooting on the court.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
The outlet reported that a Warriors security guard confirmed Green was on a stationary bike near the tunnel when a fan directed the slur towards him in the fourth quarter.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 9 May 2025
Between those semi-engaging chase sequences is a seemingly endless parade of showdowns with stationary turrets.
—ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
Wagner didn’t share specific information about the work he’s done recently, but throughout the end of the regular season and the playoffs, he was seen regularly exercising in the weight room, riding a stationary bike or doing some light spot-shooting on the court.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
The outlet reported that a Warriors security guard confirmed Green was on a stationary bike near the tunnel when a fan directed the slur towards him in the fourth quarter.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 9 May 2025
Between those semi-engaging chase sequences is a seemingly endless parade of showdowns with stationary turrets.
—ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stationary
Adjective
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After Monday's successful static fire test, SpaceX is in the final stretch of preparations for Starship's ninth full-scale test flight.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2025
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When hiring, value adaptive learners over static skill sets, because tomorrow’s challenges will demand new capabilities.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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This hybrid model creates a unique environment fueled by a constant cycle of discovery and revenue generation, where both readers and media platforms benefit.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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With constant developments in the technological environment, flexibility is key, so with all your metrics in hand, don’t be afraid to recalibrate your cybersecurity defense position if needed.—
Al Kingsley MBE,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Having stabilized their bank balances and secured pay rises, consumers are now spending in anticipation of a more stable interest rate and price environment, according to the economist.—
Ganesh Rao,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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The threat of severe weather is conditional on the position of a warm front in the area and whether temperatures are too cool and stable for storms to develop.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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The face itself looked fine — a bit glowy at times and immobile around the eyes — but its novelty quickly wore off.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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When Wells fell, he was held completely immobile for 30 minutes by the tons of wet concrete surrounding him, his suit says.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2025
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Under the Biden administration, the number of controllers held steady with a head count of 13,853 at the end of the 2023 fiscal year, the latest data available.—
Linda Qiu,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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One year later, Day, the Arkansas softball team’s steady utility player, delivered one of the biggest hits in program history.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
17 May 2025
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Later, Lawrence received a standing ovation following the screening of Ramsay’s film, which is based on author Ariana Harwicz’s 2017 book of the same name.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
18 May 2025
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You're supposed to get in a standing van so your dress didn't wrinkle.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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On top of this, REITs can change their investment strategy annually, making the investment journey anything but steady and unchanging.—
Chay Lapin,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The animation in short films up until that point had been silly, vaudeville-inflected; mostly featuring animals because humans were too hard to draw in an appealing way — mostly with static and unchanging expressions, on flat, simplistic backgrounds.—
Constance Grady,
Vox,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Stationary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stationary. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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