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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
Because of the nature of the incident, use of stop sticks were authorized and troopers took stationary position along I-84 in Danbury near the NY state line, Connecticut State Police said.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2025
This could have been, in part, due to a stationary high-pressure system located in the northeastern Pacific Ocean.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
This backward motion began to manifest itself after Mars arrived at its first stationary point on Dec. 7.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2025
That moisture will combine with a stationary arctic front late Sunday and early Monday to bring snow from the northern Rockies and into the northern Plains.
—Joel Shannon, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2025
This could have been, in part, due to a stationary high-pressure system located in the northeastern Pacific Ocean.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
This backward motion began to manifest itself after Mars arrived at its first stationary point on Dec. 7.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2025
That moisture will combine with a stationary arctic front late Sunday and early Monday to bring snow from the northern Rockies and into the northern Plains.
—Joel Shannon, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stationary
Adjective
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These insights allow finance teams to spot high-impact areas for resource allocation, moving beyond traditional, static budgeting models.—
Sasha Vyash,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Rather than a static tribute to the countryside, Huo’s lovely roving eye for composition and gentle hand with drama trace the challenges and enduring bonds among several hard-working generations of farmers.—
Nicolas Rapold,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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The threat is severe and constant; on Jan. 27, a dry lightning strike sparked a bushfire in Victoria that, fueled by strong winds, devoured 170,000 acres in just six hours.—
Charlie Campbell / Melbourne and Canberra,
TIME,
19 Feb. 2025
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However, although its ethnic and cultural attributes evolved, there was one constant: its youth.—
Dan Walters,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Hours of screen time per day for kids 0-8 remained stable, but children are watching less live television and cable and more time short videos on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.—
Megan Morrone,
Axios,
1 Mar. 2025
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Medics transported him to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Officers with the Maitland Police Department found the vehicle immobile on the tracks in the suburb with a commuter train about 10 minutes away.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
5 Feb. 2025
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After remaining immobile for over three decades, the iceberg finally broke free in 2020 and began drifting northward.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Other winners included stocks of companies that can provide steadier profits regardless of the U.S. economy's strength.—
STAN CHOE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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That breakout success story is steady in first place for a forty-fourth nonconsecutive frame.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The crowd roared, giving the cast another standing ovation as Bong beamed with pride and took photos on his phone.—
Scott Feinberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Davis attended the game and got a standing ovation in the first quarter when the Lakers aired a lengthy tribute video to their longtime center, who waved both arms in gratitude.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Under the change, daylight saving time would be the permanent, unchanging time — not just for Florida, but for the country.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2025
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Within this uniformity lay a subtle nod to masculinity in a stern, unchanging form, blending seamlessly into its surroundings, acting as a permanent fixture; a mountain within the forest.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Stationary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stationary. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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