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as in quietly
without motion the cat sat absolutely still, watching as the mouse began to make its way across the floor

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as in however
in spite of that their star player was injured in yesterday's game; still, it looks like he will be able to play today

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still

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adjective

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as in quieted
mostly or entirely without sound in his paintings Paul Gauguin depicts a still tropical paradise inhabited by mute and motionless natives

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noun

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verb

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Recent Examples of still
Adverb
With the Thunder, Riley would be under no rush to find his footing in the NBA while still positioned to make an impact on the league’s best team. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025 Of course you’ll still be treated to the amenities and fine service of a luxury hotel too. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Adjective
The DJs created a down-tempo soundscape with the volume kept low, so as not to disturb the still night beyond. Julia Chaplin, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025 Some of the still photos from the show appear for the first time in the documentary, says Cutler, who mined John’s archives. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
Noun
Entertainment Weekly has the first look at Helberg and Rauch's reunion in the sweet behind-the-scenes shot below, as well as a still from the episode that highlights Helberg's mysterious character. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 30 Apr. 2025 He stills remembers his in-person interview to get into veterinary school. Milton Guevara, NPR, 27 May 2025
Verb
Not long after the ground had stilled, dogs outside a restaurant started barking — a sign that an aftershock was coming — and locals hustled everyone out of the stone and wood building, which wasn’t built to withstand shaking. Maya Wei-Haas, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025 But the French modelers pegged forests as the primary culprit behind the stilling in other regions. IEEE Spectrum, 28 Dec. 2010 See All Example Sentences for still
Recent Examples of Synonyms for still
Adverb
  • In a characteristic act of self-contradiction, however, his foreign policy is based on a significant overestimation of American power.
    KORI SCHAKE, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
  • One group could not be entirely saved, however, as their boat capsized and eight people died.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • Without it, people go quiet, engagement drops and growth stalls.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Young visitors will enjoy the splash pad and water slide, while guests ages 18 and older are welcome to relax in the quiet adults-only pool and hot tub.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • Buyers are moving away from light and airy tones, favoring deeper hues that feel modern, tranquil, and organic.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 17 June 2025
  • Mercedes uses rich wood trim, white Nappa leather, white silk, and polished aluminum to create an atmosphere that's both tranquil and glamorous.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • Biden, a Catholic, visited later in the afternoon, walking up to the velvet rope in front of the caskets, making the sign of the cross, and spending a few moments by himself in silence.
    Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 28 June 2025
  • Iran supreme leader claims ‘victory’ in first public comments Khamenei’s silence since the war began had sparked intense speculation as to his whereabouts.
    Ben Smith, semafor.com, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • Paul Goldschmidt had one of just three Yankees hits in Saturday’s 7-0 loss to the A’s, but that didn’t stop him from sharing some self-depreciation after the game.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 June 2025
  • Trying to stop the runaway, Jeff was knocked to the concrete and sustained a fractured skull and other life-threatening injuries that left him in a coma for weeks.
    Neil Milbert, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
Verb
  • An agent with a baseball hat and FBI vest pats his heart and appears to be talking to him and trying to calm him down.
    Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
  • Myung-gi tries to calm him down, but a sobbing Player 39 has already made up his mind and throws himself off the edge.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • The crowd had just spent an entire overtime shushing each other.
    Tony East, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
  • But, when Lydia attempts to explain herself, Tina shushes her.
    Joey Nolfi Published, EW.com, 4 June 2025
Adverb
  • The median home sale price in the U.S. just touched a record high, but new data shows that buyers are nevertheless paying below asking price.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 20 June 2025
  • The prairie chicken is a classic example of the rise and fall of some species, and how birds have persisted nevertheless, inspiring artwork and science, and playing a crucial role in the local ecosystem.
    Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025

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