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as in static
fixed in a place or position
a stationary bicycle is good for exercise, but you won't enjoy the scenery very much
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as in constant
not undergoing a change in condition
auction prices for that artist's works have been stationary for some time
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Recent Examples of stationary
The incident occurred at approximately 10 a.m. UTC, while the Stena Immaculate was stationary and anchored about 10 miles off the North Sea coast near Hull, England, according to Crowley.
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Mark Osborne, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2025
For some time now, stationary underwater acoustic recorders have been used to log the ambient soundtracks of coral reefs as their inhabitants vocalize, eat, dig dens, or otherwise produce noises.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2025
He was left unattended on the doorstep after cruising past a stationary Alex Killorn.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 12 Mar. 2025
And, at the bottom of a grassy slope, the covered stationary dock is ready for your boat or jet skis.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stationary
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Airfields -- like Engels strategic bomber air base -- oil refineries, ports and the like are static and their locations known to Ukrainian military planners.—
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With constant changes in workforce demands, evolving technologies and economic shifts, the industry has never been static.—
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The Capitol was also almost one hundred miles away from our house, not exactly a quick commute for someone with a newborn who would require constant rotations of sleeping, eating, and being changed just about every hour around the clock.—
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All implants, regardless of fill type, have a silicone elastomer shell that may weaken over time due to constant movement, folding and pressure.—
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Here’s what usually happens next JPMorgan cuts Tesla price target, sees stock getting slashed in half Goldman gave clients a stable stock list to buy if there’s a recession.—
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The gap remained stable, and Piastri, who started P3, hovered further behind Verstappen.—
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Anti-embolism: Healthcare providers often prescribe anti-embolism stockings to people who are immobile to support circulation and reduce the risk of DVT.—
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Photos from the scene showed snow pounding down as cars sat immobile in the center of the highway.—
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In this case, there is Alba’s magnetic allure and the other two’s steady relationships.—
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The state’s unemployment rate, based on a separate household survey, held steady at 4.7%, leaving Colorado uncomfortably behind the 4.1% U.S. rate.—
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From second-time Oscar winners to Hollywood heartthrobs, here are the five outfits that deserve a standing ovation of their own.—
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With Mike Witcher on dobro and Ethan Ballinger on mandolin, guitar, and harmony vocals, the Luke Bulla Trio gave a commanding performance that well-deserved its standing ovations, the news release stated.—
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As the new year gets underway, leaders are tasked with balancing innovation—a key to staying competitive and efficient—with the unchanging priority of delivering exceptional patient care.—
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In San Francisco and Santa Clara counties, the unchanging threat of fentanyl despite changing overdose rates could not be clearer.—
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“Stationary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stationary. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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