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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
Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
However, distributions are still subject to ordinary taxes on your Form 1040.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Davey Winder, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Though the studio had already hired a still photographer to capture scenes for promotional use, Morton was brought on board to serve as the production’s documentarian for the 10 weeks of filming.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
That’s the unfortunate case with Nosferatu, which makes for a gorgeous set of stills but, in motion, keeps veering toward the bloodless in a way that’s downright disconcerting for a story about an obsessive demon lover and his reluctant would-be bride.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
Raven Brunner, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
The two – who were taller and bigger than Avila, who weighed just 97 lbs. – then forced her into a shallow creek, tied her hands behind her back, gagged her and forced her head under the water until her body stilled.
—Emily Palmer, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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One woman’s body was discovered in the street, while the other body was still in the car.
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Videos are the trickiest to spot, with people being 36% less likely to spot a deepfake when compared to a still image.
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Up to Saturday, nine men, including two from the Watkins-Eden Valley area, have been arrested and six stills destroyed.
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As the lens stilled on Wren, he was seen digging his hand into a massive plate of french fries and chicken nuggets.
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We shouldn't be disappointed however, this race was closer than anyone ever imagined.—
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DiCaprio’s box office track record is enviable, however.—
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The Pentagon has not held a press briefing in weeks, and the Defense Department has been quiet about the ongoing strikes.—
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Synonymous with quiet luxury, Jenni Kayne’s cropped cashmere cardigan is perfect for casual moments in beautiful places.—
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Photo : The Finale Masterplan Development A tranquil powder room.—
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The Spa The Heavenly Spa by Westin is a tranquil space located toward the back of the resort, just a short walk or quick bike ride away.—
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Rose said contract negotiations for Genghis Cohen have lasted roughly three years, sometimes including months of silence from their landlord.—
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Liam Lawson has broken his silence after his sudden demotion from Red Bull to its junior Formula One team, Racing Bulls, following the Chinese Grand Prix.—
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Has Bacteria-Fighting Properties A study found that ACV helped stop the growth of two harmful bacteria: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli).—
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Hansi Flick will surely remember the outstanding save from former Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian to stop Jules Kounde in the second half, as well as the last-minute cross from Raphinha that Robert Lewandowski or Fermin Lopez failed to tap in.—
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Inside, retreat from the sun to rooms lined with stone floors and bathed in calming neutrals.—
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Choose from a calming yellow, a light tie-dye or a blue paisley design.—
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Fathers shushed babbling toddlers as their wives snuck out to change infants’ diapers.—
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In his 2023 address, President Joe Biden was repeatedly met with heckles and boos from some Republican lawmakers, leading then House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to shush them, according to CNN.—
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That same brother, Bill, takes the stand next, a hulking man who nevertheless looks small surrounded by his family.—
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The Democrats, who have nothing going for them, nevertheless went bonkers, acting as though the leak was equivalent to World War II Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower leaking plans for the Normandy invasion to the Germans.—
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“Still.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/still. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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