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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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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the town's streets are usually still and peopleless in the early morning hours
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
the air was ominously still as dark clouds gathered in the distance
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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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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
in the still of the forest he could relax and forget his worries
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as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound
a loud noise shattered the still of the night
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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
it seemed as though nothing could still the fighting
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as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
reading a book helps me to relax and still my mind before going to bed
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Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The tongue-in-cheek parody of the genre's tropes still managed to pack a scary punch.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Being of Indian and Jamaican heritage, Harris resides in a similar space in our still overtly race-conscious society as former presidential candidate Barack Obama did in 2008, Obama being of white American and Black Kenyan heritage.
—Keith Bromery, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2024
Ewan Spence, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
The Brotherhood stills operates in Jordan but is not allowed to directly field parliamentary candidates.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 12 Sep. 2024
Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2024
The horse stilled herself utterly and fixed the lashes of the long stare on him and he was bound.
—John Ganz, Harper's Magazine, 22 May 2024
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Adverb
Many organizations are still pushing for rigid RTO policies despite the discontent among the workforce.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The tongue-in-cheek parody of the genre's tropes still managed to pack a scary punch.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Adjective
And Cutler tries, getting a voiceover actor to read those letters and diary entries and filling in visual gaps with unremarkable still illustrations.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Being of Indian and Jamaican heritage, Harris resides in a similar space in our still overtly race-conscious society as former presidential candidate Barack Obama did in 2008, Obama being of white American and Black Kenyan heritage.
—Keith Bromery, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2024
Noun
And the results are terrific—this is easily the best way to shoot video and stills on an iPhone, with perfect placing of the button and fast and responsive mechanics in the Control itself.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
The Brotherhood stills operates in Jordan but is not allowed to directly field parliamentary candidates.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 12 Sep. 2024
Verb
The folks who’d gathered close to eavesdrop all stilled.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2024
The horse stilled herself utterly and fixed the lashes of the long stare on him and he was bound.
—John Ganz, Harper's Magazine, 22 May 2024
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Democrats also spent more of their cash, however, so the RNC ended September with a cash advantage, holding $69.7 million in cash on hand as compared with $46.6 million for the DNC.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The point, however, is that this one doesn’t use the star-wheel complication to tell time, but instead good old hands around a straight-up dial.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
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However, in recent years, hotels like The Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas have been elevating the city with quiet opulence—sophisticated luxury with some of the most expensive rooms in the city.Kaila Yu, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Parents will like the volume control on the back of the doll, particularly during quiet play.Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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The aroma of copal and fresh herbs fill the air, and there’s a tranquil sense of quiet and peace.Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
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Riley writes that after a fairly tranquil decade after the divorce from Jackson, her mother began to blow things up in her life — firing virtually all of the staff that had been like friends to them, as well as cutting off actual friends… and even losing her religion.Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
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In fact, the 94-year-old’s silence this election season is a relatively new development for a business leader with a history of backing Democrats.Greg McKenna, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Grandmother moves off, collecting more in the silence of the dawn, while Mother shows me how to cut the grass.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
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The Broad Fire burned around 33 acres, but its forward progress was stopped and firefighters were mopping up late Wednesday afternoon, Malibu’s city government said.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Behind every unresolved murder case is a family that never stopped mourning or yearning for justice.Alaa Elassar, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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This practice can help your body calm down, even in high-stakes moments.Raquel Gomes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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But managers have some levers at their disposal to calm employees—or at least try to maintain a calm environment.Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
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The Brazilian is back in the headlines for cupping his ears and shushing the home crowd at the weekend as Madrid beat Real Sociedad 2-0 in Anoeta.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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Sheppard immediately popped up from his scoring catch and shushed the Knights students, whose jeers were well within earshot.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2024
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This is nevertheless a policy proposal that has resonated with U.S. overseas voters and political organizers like Joe Beydoun, who chairs Republicans Overseas in the United Arab Emirates.Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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The earliest residents might shift uncomfortably in their graves at the spas, swimming pools, and gastronomic restaurants that now flourish under high, vaulted ceilings—nevertheless, these properties still manage to maintain a sense of retreat.Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Still.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/still. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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