statics

Definition of staticsnext
plural of static

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for statics
Noun
  • Avoid money quarrels with everyone.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
  • His quarrels with Massie and interest in relitigating the 2020 election seem to animate him more, too.
    W. James Antle III, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The apparent goal is to discredit accusers in public — then circulate the smears to their social circles — as well as demoralize adversaries amid legal disputes, forcing quiet settlements on preferred terms.
    Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
  • These conditions have fueled widespread reports of labor exploitation, environmental damage and violent disputes over territory, while mercury contamination from gold extraction has posed serious risks to indigenous communities and fragile ecosystems.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Season two is largely about power dynamics and money squabbles between players, co-workers, family members and friends.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The playground squabbles should be sorted out with a good clout round to the head.
    Devon Ivie, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • During closing arguments, Lynn Johnson, an attorney for Christine and Christopher Nolte, suggested the jury award $10 million for noneconomic damages and $5 million for economic damages.
    Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
  • But this foundation of modern math has inspired fierce arguments since it was first proposed.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Because debates, facts, and accountability cut through the packaging every single time.
    Heather Somers, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The debates were a nod to the foundation on which Turning Point was built.
    Saige Miller, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • After less than eight months on the job, Kent resigned to protest the war and has since gone public with blistering criticisms of the administration.
    Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Johnson has pushed back on Witzburg's criticisms, saying her time as inspector general has politicized the office, damaging its independence and credibility.
    Chris Tye, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Since one of the metaphorical aspects of the script concerns how swiftly conflicts can flare up from small disagreements into major knock-down-drag-out fights, showing the violence and bared-teeth snarling is appropriate, a lighter touch could work, too.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Determined to rise to the occasion and work out every possible kink, Daisy sets out to resolve conflicts between the stews and in the galley.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Aside from the financial cost to the city, Blain’s behavior prompted several council actions, including two censures.
    Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
  • Some rank-and-file lawmakers also agree that censures are losing their punch.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 21 Nov. 2025
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“Statics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statics. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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