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Definitions

stationary

[stey-shuh-ner-ee] / ˈsteɪ ʃəˌnɛr i /
ADJECTIVE
not moving; fixed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
immobile motionless parked stagnant static
WEAK
anchored at a standstill inert moored nailed nailed down pat permanent stable standing stock-still unmoving
Antonyms
STRONGEST
active mobile moving
WEAK
restless unfixed unsteady

Example Sentences

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In both incidents, in February and March 2024, Ford drivers slammed into stationary vehicles while using BlueCruise, according to incident reports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Liz Kimmins' proposals include making it illegal to overtake a bus when it is stationary.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Earlier studies showed that this region stayed near the equator and remained mostly stationary during the same period.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

The conversion from EV to stationary batteries typically involves a change in chemistry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Very accurate clocks carried in airplanes slow down a little compared to stationary clocks.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.