as in motionless
fixed in a place or position
the static installation of the statue in that niche means that no one will ever see its back, which is also of interest
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as in squabble
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Recent Examples of static
Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Also, people and their skills and abilities are not static.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 Mar. 2025
Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025
Tonight: Explore! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★ Be patient with partners, spouses and close friends today, because a lot of crazy static is in the air.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
But football is not static and as United, City and clubs such as Brighton increase investment each season, the goalposts to fourth-place invariably move.
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In the audio recording, posted on defense websites on Friday, listeners can hear what sounds like static, followed by a loud roar of thunder.
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The same squabble Pooja is having over her neighbor’s backyard trap is playing out in villages across Mauritius.—
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The latest iteration of the solar squabble has been fueled by California’s wildly escalating electricity prices.—
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Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
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Jones had too much momentum going toward the rim for San Antonio’s stationary defenders to stop him.—
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The move has drawn criticism from library advocates and Democrats in Congress, who argue that the IMLS plays a vital role in supporting libraries, particularly in rural and underserved communities.—
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Loomer accompanied Trump to several campaign events last fall -- a move that prompted criticism from some Republicans at the time.—
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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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Representation has occurred in litigation, intellectual property negotiations, labor and employment disputes, mergers and acquisitions, stadium financing deals and assorted other matters.—
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According to Smith, and a statement released by the Atlanta police department, police officers arrived at a house in Atlanta in response to an apparent dispute allegedly involving gunshots.—
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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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The judge declined to adopt his tentative at the end of the hour-long arguments and instead set a follow-up hearing for further argument on April 7.—
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Take that assumption away and Fermi’s argument breaks down, resolving the paradox.—
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The debate over phones and cameras in nightlife spaces is ongoing.—
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While the mission aims to celebrate female pioneers in space exploration, Munn's comments have sparked a broader debate about the ethics and value of high-profile space tourism amid growing environmental concerns and economic inequality.—
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“Static.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/static. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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