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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
Belts under each wheel and a longer fifth belt beneath the entire vehicle move to help mimic road travel while the vehicle remains stationary.
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Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 24 Oct. 2024
DiLorenzo does cardio, either on a treadmill or a stationary bike, three to five days per week.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
Pilots will be so excited to perform awesome stunts with a simple tap, fly barrel rolls, and do flips from a stationary hover.
—Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
To the disappointment of the Cleveland team, this year’s FES race will use stationary bikes.
—Dana MacKenzie, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
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Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 24 Oct. 2024
DiLorenzo does cardio, either on a treadmill or a stationary bike, three to five days per week.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
Pilots will be so excited to perform awesome stunts with a simple tap, fly barrel rolls, and do flips from a stationary hover.
—Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
To the disappointment of the Cleveland team, this year’s FES race will use stationary bikes.
—Dana MacKenzie, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stationary
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In conclusion, upcoming product traceability and ESG regulations will never be static.Florent Bouguin, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The front lines in Kharkiv have been relatively static in the roughly two years since, although Moscow launched a cross-border push into pockets of northern Kharkiv earlier this year.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Tamra’s relentless cruelty has only helped Shannon, as has John Janssen’s $75,000 lawsuit against her and Alexis’ constant jabs.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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Hanan Townshend’s score, with its heavy, rhythmic breathing and ethereal tones, cultivates a constant atmosphere of unease.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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The six victims who were wounded were taken to the Orlando Regional Medical Center and were in stable condition, Smith said.Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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The 26-year-old was transported to a local hospital and reportedly is in stable condition, according to Dallas PD, who had officers arrive to the scene at approximately 5:52 pm CT.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 Nov. 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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Richard tells Iris a story about how a car accident that killed his grad school girlfriend Chloe and left him immobile for two months nearly broke him mentally.Megan McCluskey, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, San Francisco maintained its above-average performance with a steady score of 74.Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Stir in orzo and meatballs; adjust heat to maintain a gentle, steady simmer and simmer until orzo is tender and meatballs are cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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This prompted a standing ovation and choruses of pro-Trump chants.Charles Duhigg, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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In the biopic, Jolie, 49, transforms into the late opera singer Maria Callas, and prior to Sunday’s carpet, the mom of six was riding high from Maria garnering strong reviews as well as earning standing ovations at the Venice Film Festival, where Jolie cried, and the Telluride Film Festival.Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
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Stands of conifers throughout the state provide an unchanging backdrop of green.Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 29 Oct. 2024
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Visconti shoots Delon in the film’s first half as a force of nature, striding through the elegant, unchanging halls of his uncle’s villa; the other members of the family are usually sitting or standing still as if they’ve already been trapped by class and history.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2024
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“Stationary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stationary. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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