as in static
not moving
The deer stood there absolutely motionless, listening attentively.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motionless
Adjective
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The interest in tactical is a subset of the larger ETF market move into active strategies as opposed to static index ETFs.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025 -
After all, these are not static looks, such as those that might feature in a magazine editorial.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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However, frozen or canned seafood can be a more affordable option.—
Isabel Vasquez RD LDN,
Health,
18 Apr. 2025
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Other offerings include pig feet, pig ears, pig tails, frozen rabbits, quails, frozen sardines, black swordfish and octopus, many of which mainly come from Europe.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ultrasounds Purpose: Ultrasound imaging, also known as sonography, is a type of scan that works in real-time, rather than producing a still image after the fact, according to the Food and Drug Administration.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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This wouldn't be a bad compromise for general use, but because the Nature Cam Pro pulls its still images from video clips, pictures drop down all the way to 1.3MP.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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To avoid detection, a wooden cover sealed the hold, cutting off air circulation.—
Lauren Vuong,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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This is where the immortal pumps, kitten heels, and even boho wooden platforms come into play.—
Renata Joffre,
Glamour,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While a decline in sailings could lead to a drop in prices, during Covid, blank sailings were identified by shippers around the world as a reason for container rates that spiked as high as $30,000.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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The film, with humor and authenticity, delves into the fallout from his audacious act — delivering two blank canvases while withholding the 532,000 Danish kroner paid to him by the commissioning museum.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Motionless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motionless. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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