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as in quietly
without motion
the cat sat absolutely still, watching as the mouse began to make its way across the floor
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as in however
in spite of that
their star player was injured in yesterday's game; still, it looks like he will be able to play today
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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the town's streets are usually still and peopleless in the early morning hours
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
the air was ominously still as dark clouds gathered in the distance
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as in quieted
mostly or entirely without sound
in his paintings Paul Gauguin depicts a still tropical paradise inhabited by mute and motionless natives
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
in the still of the forest he could relax and forget his worries
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as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound
a loud noise shattered the still of the night
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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
it seemed as though nothing could still the fighting
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as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
reading a book helps me to relax and still my mind before going to bed
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Recent Examples of still
Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
The technology still faces some hurdles, particularly the high financial cost, especially in an industry where ranchers typically aim to keep variable costs near zero.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Local artists will lead sketching still-life arrangements of skulls, seed pods, turtle shells, tree bark, greens and fruit.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2026
Omar Kardoudi
march 27, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026
From 1964 portrait sessions to The Supremes publicity stills in ‘66, the singer’s shapely ‘do often delicately framed her wispy lashes.
—Essence, 26 Mar. 2026
Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Jesus stilled storms, walked on water, challenged evil beliefs, and brought health, harmony, and safety to the world.
—Pam Debolt, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2025
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Adverb
Two tankers delivering oil from Iraq, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia that transited the strait prior to February 28 are still on the water, according to a note from JPMorgan analysts sent to clients this past Sunday.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
The technology still faces some hurdles, particularly the high financial cost, especially in an industry where ranchers typically aim to keep variable costs near zero.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Beazley showed a still image of the man to a firm supervisor.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Local artists will lead sketching still-life arrangements of skulls, seed pods, turtle shells, tree bark, greens and fruit.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
The 360-degree lens captures everything around the drone at 8K/60fps in HDR, with stills up to 120 megapixels – footage that can be exported straight or reframed entirely in post-production.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 27, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026
From 1964 portrait sessions to The Supremes publicity stills in ‘66, the singer’s shapely ‘do often delicately framed her wispy lashes.
—Essence, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Wilkos became the host of his own talk show, The Steve Wilkos Show, which is stilling running, in 2007.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Jesus stilled storms, walked on water, challenged evil beliefs, and brought health, harmony, and safety to the world.
—Pam Debolt, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for still
Adverb
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The 30-year-old didn’t face that battle head on to attend the country music festival quietly either.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Catching up on spring cleaning just got easier with this quietly clever shelf.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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In the process, however, one of the big distinguishing aspects of TV – the large audiences who once assembled to watch dramas, sitcoms and reality shows – has eroded.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Peterson was cruising through the first three, however, the Nationals rallied for seven runs in the fourth to set up the blowout.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As the Moon moves through your 12th House of Solitude, quiet preparation sharpens your thinking.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Despite a quiet start on radar, the weather is expected to turn more active later in the day.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Orangery, one of nearly a dozen gardens, provides an exotic and tranquil refuge to recovery from the adrenaline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Turning onto shady Little Road felt instantly tranquil.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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By the time Josh Doan scored to put the Sabres up 2-0, Bruins fans were stunned into silence while Sabres fans were celebrating all around them.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Several days after his defeat, five-term prime minister Viktor Orbán broke his silence.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Quin Snyder’s Towns wrinkle stalled the Knicks briefly, then stopped working.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The workers get ordered to start jobs, stop jobs, ignore jobs and are other things that turn them into ping pong balls, with the Butleys and the del Valles as the paddles.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Indonesia’s top foreign diplomat said the country will not pursue tolls on ships passing through the strait, seeking to calm concerns after its finance minister floated the idea at a symposium in Jakarta earlier this week.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Zinc oxide, in particular, also has calming, anti-inflammatory properties that can help with redness or conditions like rosacea.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Still.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/still. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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