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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
Hole, Oleg and Martin Aminov (Simon J Berger), a petty gun smuggler mistakenly accused of being the serial killer, wind up in a stationary elevator stuck between two floors with an armed Waaler reaching in to grab Oleg’s hair.
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K.j. Yossman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
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.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
On the early morning of July 4, nearly stationary thunderstorms developed across the Texas Hill Country, dropping torrential rainfall in its path.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Mar. 2026
Video apparently taken in the aftermath of a second bus shelter crash published by Block Club Chicago and CBS News this week shows a stationary Coco robot next to a pile of shattered glass beneath the bus shelter.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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K.j. Yossman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
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.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
On the early morning of July 4, nearly stationary thunderstorms developed across the Texas Hill Country, dropping torrential rainfall in its path.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Mar. 2026
Video apparently taken in the aftermath of a second bus shelter crash published by Block Club Chicago and CBS News this week shows a stationary Coco robot next to a pile of shattered glass beneath the bus shelter.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stationary
Adjective
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Tame Frizz Fast For static or flyaways, Phommachanh recommends applying a small amount of argan oil or anti‑frizz serum to the ends of hair.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Netgear makes a web interface available for managing more complex operations, such as port forwarding, DHCP/static IP assignment, and DNS configuration.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Our bodies pass from one camera’s jurisdiction to another, turning the city street or suburban road into a constant cinema of overlapping angles.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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An archaeological site within Trajan’s Forum transformed into a space for contemporary art, where 2nd-century structures engage in a constant, site-specific dialogue with the present.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Alongside college basketball icon Bill Raftery, Hill sat motionless as the ball rattled in, hand over his mouth, at a complete loss for words.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The man is later seen lying motionless on the street as bystanders and police attempt to wake him.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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One person from the crash was transported to the hospital and is in stable condition, Philadelphia police said.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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November 22 – December 21 Sagittarius, your spark finds a stable rhythm.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
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Nancy Guthrie, 84 and pretty immobile, was missing from her Tucson, Arizona, home.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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Dalton was immobile in the blowout loss to Buffalo, and clearly, the Panthers wanted someone who could match, or at least simulate, starter Bryce Young’s fluidity in the pocket.—
Mike Kaye
March 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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At Harmar Bait and Tackle, there was a steady stream of customers either buying bait or getting trout fishing licenses.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Denver metro test drive loop My drives with the Prius covered much of the South Denver metro area, including stretches of C-470 and E-470, where steady highway cruising allowed the hybrid system to show off its efficiency.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Red Sox played a video tribute, and Bogaerts received a standing ovation before the first game of that series.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The measure would apply nationwide and would establish the observance as a standing requirement in federal law.—
Sam Stevenson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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This constant, unchanging, repetitive loading of a treadmill can irritate tissue and lead to knee issues, Holland says.—
Danielle Zickl,
Outside,
8 Mar. 2026
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To create this constant, unchanging reality, teachers need people to show them how to create this who have already created it themselves, the way a carpenter has made many, many tables.—
Scott Ervin,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Stationary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stationary. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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