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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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Recent Examples of still
Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Made from 100% sateen cotton, the sheets are designed to feel silky-smooth to the touch while still promoting airflow to help keep trapped heat at bay.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
Marianne Boruch, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
The video ends with various still images of Machado with Stern and his team.
—Julian Zamora, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2026
While Boyle’s iPhone camera rigs zipped and zoomed around the landscape with an almost game-like mobility, Bobbitt’s camera shakes with zombie rage and then stills, lulling us in and out of violence and peace.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 16 Jan. 2026
David Remnick, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
Produced from vines dating back to 1950, the 2002, 2005 and 2015 are stilling thriving.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Adverb
Heaviest snow still to come The weather service said some of the heaviest snow was expected to fall overnight, with as much as 2 inches per hour accumulating at times in some areas, before tapering off by Monday afternoon.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Made from 100% sateen cotton, the sheets are designed to feel silky-smooth to the touch while still promoting airflow to help keep trapped heat at bay.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
My nowhere keeps coming, snow the still center of it all.
—Marianne Boruch, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
The video ends with various still images of Machado with Stern and his team.
—Julian Zamora, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
Noun
This is a Japanese whisky for bourbon lovers, produced in continuous column stills instead of pot stills and matured in American ex-whiskey barrels.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2026
While Boyle’s iPhone camera rigs zipped and zoomed around the landscape with an almost game-like mobility, Bobbitt’s camera shakes with zombie rage and then stills, lulling us in and out of violence and peace.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
The service lasted more than five hours, but the moment that stilled the crowd came when his widow, Erika, spoke of her husband’s killer in the language of absolution.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
Produced from vines dating back to 1950, the 2002, 2005 and 2015 are stilling thriving.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for still
Adverb
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Her family quietly passed up its own deadline to sell in January, prompting questions about whether the asking price was too high and whether The Economist’s powerful trustees were able to agree on a suitable buyer.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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This quietly poetic slice-of-life film follows a week in the life of Paterson (Adam Driver), a bus driver who happens to work in the New Jersey city of the same name.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Thursday’s verdict, however, marks the first time in 30 years that South Korea has sentenced a leader for insurrection.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Things, however, have changed since the start of February.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The loafer mule emerged as a quiet breakout this season after a decade-and change of laying dormant, with Bottega Veneta, Victoria Beckham, Calvin Klein, and Celine all incorporating versions of the silhouette on their spring runways.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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More than 100,000 fans descended on more than 800 hobby shops across 25 countries, turning what used to be a quiet Saturday ritual into something closer to a championship parade.—
Andy Scholes,
CNN Money,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For what's essentially the embryonic form of a massive star, L1544 is a remarkably tranquil place.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Schoen, owner of the Paradise River Bend wedding venue and vacation rental property, often visits what was once a pristine retreat across the road from his cabins, surrounded by trees and nestled along the usually tranquil Guadalupe River.—
Abrielle Kate Maddison,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The Ocoee Massacre teaches us that democracy is fragile — and that silence is complicity.—
Debbie Deland,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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Fanatics uses these gatherings not to bribe or threaten their detractors into silence, but to educate them on the business.—
A.J. Perez,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Venezuela - once Cuba's top supplier - effectively stopped sending shipments in mid-December.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The government also stopped collecting and reporting crucial survey findings on transgender students — data that have shown higher rates of depression, drug use, bullying and other problems.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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It's even found in the quiet, calming oases that is this city's epic hotel scene, a wonderful contrast to the heaving and exhilarating urban energy beyond its grand doors.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Try Mind-Body Practices Starting your morning with a calming mind-body practice may be a gentle way to support healthier blood pressure.—
Alexandria Nyembwe,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Still.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/still. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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