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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
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
Dieter Kurtenbach, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025
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
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
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
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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 half-empty arena with still minutes to play in Monday’s Game 4 said it all.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2025
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for still
Adverb
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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
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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
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Without it, people go quiet, engagement drops and growth stalls.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Without any consequences, this autocratic politician will continue to push the limits of his authority beyond the breaking point until someone forces him to stop.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2025
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The state will become the second following Utah to stop public utilities from fluoridating water.—
Kairi Lowery,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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For a start, the cheers from the nearby Andy Murray Arena are loud and booming, but so too is the exclusive balcony area hanging just to the side of the court, where people are sipping their wine or their Pimm’s and chatting loudly (the judge on court 1 has to shush them at one point).—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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The crowd had just spent an entire overtime shushing each other.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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My mother spoke of my grandmother’s sober beauty, plain and simple but nevertheless an inspiration to my grandfather.—
Jhumpa Lahiri,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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But Latin America’s ideals of el bien común have nevertheless helped shape legal codes into the present—including international law.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
30 June 2025
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“Still.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/still. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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