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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
Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Oregon was still within 11 points at halftime.
—Jim Vertuno, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Even in his stillest moments, Reilly hums with the restlessness of a jazz explorer.
—Brad Shoup, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2026
Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The artist also sold merch that included stills from the footage of the incident, as well as posting photos and video from the raid across his various social media accounts.
—Vanity Fair, 21 Mar. 2026
Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
After two years, the brutal war that started with Hamas' seizure of hostages and led to Israel's bombardment of Gaza was stilled.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
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Adverb
Kids still want to grow up to be astronauts, and adults are still mesmerized by space in movies, television and books.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Oregon was still within 11 points at halftime.
—Jim Vertuno, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Capturing a stunning still pic of your plate.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Even in his stillest moments, Reilly hums with the restlessness of a jazz explorer.
—Brad Shoup, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
In some of the stills, Hauser and Reilly are seen riding horses and dancing.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The artist also sold merch that included stills from the footage of the incident, as well as posting photos and video from the raid across his various social media accounts.
—Vanity Fair, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
Wilkos became the host of his own talk show, The Steve Wilkos Show, which is stilling running, in 2007.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
After two years, the brutal war that started with Hamas' seizure of hostages and led to Israel's bombardment of Gaza was stilled.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for still
Adverb
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Mueller's team spent nearly two years quietly conducting one of the most consequential, yet divisive, investigations in Justice Department history.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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What’s happened to Celeste in Atlanta is quietly happening all across America, Goldstone writes.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Juarez snared a line drive at second base, however, and threw the ball to Madison Marshall at first for the game-ending double play.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The full extent of this possible uptick, however, won’t be known until lobbyists file their second quarter reports later this year.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the kitchen of Oakland restaurant Town Fare, on a quiet afternoon, chef and owner Michele McQueen prepared for an upcoming reservation for one.—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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West Texas Intermediate May futures also saw a noticeable pickup in trading activity at roughly the same time, with a distinct volume spike interrupting otherwise quiet conditions.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Turning onto shady Little Road felt instantly tranquil.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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That earlier film, a languid, unsettling thriller, focused on its protagonist’s emotional breakdown during a supposedly tranquil Mediterranean vacation.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 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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His words should prompt reflection on whether our nation’s silence serves justice or merely shields oppression.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Apple recently introduced AutoMix, which uses AI to analyze songs and automatically blend tracks by matching tempo and beats, eliminating silence between songs, adding crossfades and so on.—
Trevor Laurence Jockims,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Her 15-year-old son can be heard in the background pleading with his mom and the officer to stop.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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Mason McTavish and Troy Terry also scored for the Ducks, while John Carlson had three assists and Lukas Dostal stopped 27 shots.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The breeze should calm some on Saturday, when overcast skies and an unseasonable chill is expected.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Skies are expected to clear, and winds are expected to calm down overnight Friday, which will allow temperatures to drop to or below freezing early Saturday morning.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Still.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/still. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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