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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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as in serenity
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
dozing in the warm stillness of a summer afternoon
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as in muteness
incapacity for or restraint from speaking
from the couple's tense stillness I sensed that they had been quarreling just before I arrived
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as in quietness
the near or complete absence of sound
the only thing that broke the stillness of the garden was the droning of a bee
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Recent Examples of still
Chad De Guzman, Time, 20 May 2025
Since her escape, Colleen has attempted to live a normal life, though the impact of her captivity still remains with her.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 20 May 2025
Namwali Serpell, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2025
At a recent job on the roof of San Francisco's City Hall, the 25-foot pole swayed on a still day during Kells' climb as unaware residents walked by four stories below.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
This is the first major exhibition of Hollywood studio portraiture to be showcased from the Museum Department of Film’s film stills archive since 1993.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 3 May 2025
ProPublica, 13 Feb. 2025
Robert stilled, almost visibly withdrawing into himself.
—Michelle Orange, Harper's Magazine, 14 Dec. 2023
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Adverb
Why perceptions are changing Childbirth out of wedlock is still relatively rare in South Korea.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 20 May 2025
Since her escape, Colleen has attempted to live a normal life, though the impact of her captivity still remains with her.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 20 May 2025
Adjective
The camera pauses over his purple shirt and his still face.
—Namwali Serpell, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2025
At a recent job on the roof of San Francisco's City Hall, the 25-foot pole swayed on a still day during Kells' climb as unaware residents walked by four stories below.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
Noun
Onboard stills boiled saltwater and captured the fresh condensate.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
This is the first major exhibition of Hollywood studio portraiture to be showcased from the Museum Department of Film’s film stills archive since 1993.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 3 May 2025
Verb
Four diesel generators that had rumbled day and night were stilled.
—ProPublica, 13 Feb. 2025
Robert stilled, almost visibly withdrawing into himself.
—Michelle Orange, Harper's Magazine, 14 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for still
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Morrissey, however, told PEOPLE that Williams never scheduled her new medical evaluation.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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In March, however, the garden is just emerging from winter.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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Until this point, Gilgeous-Alexander has displayed a quiet form of leadership during his NBA career.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Illinois Set in the quiet prairie lands south of Chicago, this cemetery is one of the largest in the Midwest.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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At Lewis Vaughn Botanical Garden, a tranquil 1.5-acre oasis in the heart of the historic downtown, visitors will find a pond with koi and many examples of Georgia Piedmont plants.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
20 May 2025
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In its path, a group of longtime neighbors live in a tranquil enclave of homes.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
ProPublica,
19 May 2025
Verb
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The chase reportedly ended when Buckley wrecked near the intersection of Watts and McAlister streets, an area of mostly forest about 1 1/2 miles southeast of where Buckley was first stopped.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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It's been hard for any team to stop Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was named the regular season MVP.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Things calmed down for a while, but then the Redditor found a video that was particularly invasive.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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The labor action does not constitute a nationwide strike or work stoppage, calming the fears of businesses that use Canada Post to ship mail and parcels after a previous month-long strike hampered the 2024 holiday season.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Collectively, thousands of fans shushed each other to help Brunson focus.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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May 15, 2025 Suleymanov shushed the St. Louis supporters and later cupped his hands to his ears while gathering the ball for a throw-in.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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But the noise that greeted Arteta’s strike will live long in the memory nevertheless.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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They nevertheless could be inspired by their men’s team who reached the semi-finals of their first-ever European Championship nine years ago in France.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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When they are released, these reports will now reportedly exclude information on issues such as government efforts to deny freedom of movement and peaceful assembly, failures to retain or provide due process for political prisoners, and the harassment of human rights organizations.—
Time,
Time,
21 May 2025
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Nearby, at Hatta Dam, rent a kayak and enjoy a peaceful few hours on the quiet waters, surrounded by dramatic peaks.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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