as in frozen
not flowing or moving
They were warned against drinking the stagnant pond water.
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Recent Examples of stagnant
What initially looked like a decisive campaign by the US and Israel has evolved into a stagnant and prolonged conflict, with the threat of further escalation hanging over the region.
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Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
That means advocating for policies that expand opportunity—supporting job creation, workforce training, homeownership, and small businesses—while opposing ideas that keep people dependent or stagnant.
—Rachel Royster
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Detroit lacked movement, turned the ball over six times in the third and looked stagnant overall.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Algae in stagnant water is also a breeding ground for mosquitoes in hot, humid areas.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
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Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
That means advocating for policies that expand opportunity—supporting job creation, workforce training, homeownership, and small businesses—while opposing ideas that keep people dependent or stagnant.
—Rachel Royster
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Detroit lacked movement, turned the ball over six times in the third and looked stagnant overall.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Algae in stagnant water is also a breeding ground for mosquitoes in hot, humid areas.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stagnant
Adjective
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The Rum Shack pool bar served frozen drinks that paired well with a soundtrack of reggae music throughout the deck.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Crispy bacon adds richness to fast-cooking fresh tortellini, balanced with the bright flavor of frozen peas.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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But Avedon, an artist who became a legend by making motionless images feel vibrant and frenetic, lends himself uniquely well to the format.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
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After a puff of smoke, the calf fell to its side, appearing motionless.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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On Monday, officers visited the suspect's apartment building, where a building manager allegedly positively identified him from a still image of him inside Sal's on 5th.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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In the still-life composition, a cheeky visual lesson on the collision and convergence of cultures, the jar holds flowers, cactus and edible Mexican treats influenced by Chinese and Filipino flavors.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Stagnant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stagnant. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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