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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
James Grebey, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
Phoenix still is following in a parent’s footsteps: His mother, Wendy, is a Northwestern alumna.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
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
Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Fielder includes a still of the display in The Rehearsal for context.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 28 Apr. 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
Friends after all these years and there’s still more to learn.
—James Grebey, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
Phoenix still is following in a parent’s footsteps: His mother, Wendy, is a Northwestern alumna.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 1 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
As of Monday, Russian forces had lost 1,710 T-72 tanks of various types over the course of the war, according to the website Oryx, which uses video and stills to tally losses.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Fielder includes a still of the display in The Rehearsal for context.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 28 Apr. 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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The moment didn't hurt the brothers' relationship, however: in the years since, the Voltaggios have opened several restaurants together around the U.S. and even had a Food Network competition show, Battle of the Brothers.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Brown had shot a weapon; the reason why, however, was under dispute.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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The drama division had been relatively quiet for a period but suddenly found its stride in the past year with a string of buzzy commissions that will now mostly air under new leadership.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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As romantic distractions fall away, the quiet also makes way for freedom.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Often overlooked by its more popular neighboring regions in Spain, Extremadura offers a tranquil getaway that goes beyond the typical tourist trail.—
Carlsen Jes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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The design of all suites on the property emphasizes indoor-outdoor living, with tranquil views and tropical foliage.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2025
Noun
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On Friday, Swift announced her ownership of the master recordings after months of social media silence.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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The president announced the surprise call after days of silence following a series of drone attacks Ukraine launched against Russian airfields in Serbia on Sunday.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Verb
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On September 2, Border Force officers had stopped two women at London Stansted Airport.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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This move did not stop at regulation but was backed by public education campaigns and investment in local businesses producing biodegradable alternatives.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The couple sought damages after Sanderlin, while trying to calm tensions between a crowd of demonstrators and a police skirmish line, was shot in the groin with a police projectile by an officer near City Hall on the afternoon of May 29, 2020.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
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The result — Pre-Flight Lager — is a crisp, easy-drinking beer designed to calm airport nerves and satisfy a wide range of travelers, from IPA aficionados to casual light beer drinkers.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Verb
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But, when Lydia attempts to explain herself, Tina shushes her.—
Joey Nolfi Published,
EW.com,
4 June 2025
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The host had to shush the boisterous crowd more than once to focus their attention on the items for sale.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
Adverb
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The report argued that a spirit of collaboration and openness nevertheless prevailed in the field of health care.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Though television squashed the production into two dimensions, the broadcast nevertheless felt real and exciting; director David Comer let the camera play on the players, rather than trying for a cinematic effect through an excess of close-ups and cutaways.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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“Still.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/still. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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