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as in static
incapable of moving or being moved
that boulder is immovable, even with a bulldozer
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as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
despite tears and pleading, the police officer was immovable on the matter of a hefty fine for speeding
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Recent Examples of immovable
The towering and seemingly immovable Banks, a junior at the University of Texas who has started every game at left tackle in his first two seasons with the Longhorns, is a pre-season All-American in many people’s minds, as well as a future potential first round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 1 Aug. 2024
In August, one of the exercises that Maria Mountain, founder of Goalie Training Pro in London, Ontario, prescribes for her goalies is an overcoming isometric, or a press against an immovable object.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
There was still plenty of art to see, including a few works that are immovable.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 10 Oct. 2024
What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
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Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 1 Aug. 2024
In August, one of the exercises that Maria Mountain, founder of Goalie Training Pro in London, Ontario, prescribes for her goalies is an overcoming isometric, or a press against an immovable object.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
There was still plenty of art to see, including a few works that are immovable.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 10 Oct. 2024
What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immovable
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The observability team can no longer rely on static models or pre-defined thresholds to identify and resolve issues.Tom Wilkie, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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But while films portray a more static representation of the idea, the interactivity and reactiveness of video games are the special sauce that can really make exploration of a multiverse work better than any other form of entertainment.Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Fed’s preferred inflation measure — the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index — is due Friday and could similarly show stubborn price pressures.Bryan Mena, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, Kamil Kovar, senior economist at Moody’s Analytics, argued in a note that stubborn core inflation would continue to spur ECB caution next year.Jenni Reid, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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Steve Ditko buries Spider-Man under tons of unmovable, sci-machinery and wreckage, a weight that seems far above even the wall-crawler’s powers to escape from.Josh Weiss, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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In later years, such experiences coalesced into something unmovable.Andrea Mandell, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024
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The company has long maintained that privacy is a fundamental human right and has been adamant that the information stored on its devices be accessible only to the people that own them.Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Despite the abuse Drea and her kids have experienced, the mother of three is adamant about keeping her ex-husband’s last name.Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite his impressive achievements, Hight remains steadfast in his decision to focus on his health.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Grennan, meanwhile, has been steadfast in his campaign for No. 1 this week.Sophie Williams, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
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Just reading about being upside down and immobile in the rock crevice makes my heart-rate skyrocket.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 26 Oct. 2024
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However, being immobile couldn’t hold her back from stealing every scene.Emily Longeretta, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
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Previously, wild rice was most commonly found in the still, shallow backwater areas of the river.Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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While sparkling wine production in Marlborough is relatively small compared to its still wine output, the focus on the traditional method has resulted in wines that are gaining international recognition.Lela London, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Immovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immovable. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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