as in static
incapable of moving or being moved
an examination of the slides of nonmotile cells
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Adjective
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Plants, lamps, carpeting, books, and furniture made of paper in many forms inhabit all planes of the space, but the artwork goes beyond mere trompe l’oeil illusions to suggest a third approach, a space between strict duplication of real life and static acknowledgement of the artifice at play.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
14 Mar. 2025 -
However, the picture changed when the Belgium international made an arcing run behind United’s static back three.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Another 59-year-old man had lived with unrelenting pain for years and was largely immobile, needing both hips and knees replaced.—
Tim Botos,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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The resulting spinal fusion increasingly renders one immobile and, in extreme cases, a person can lose their ability to walk.—
Meghan Howes,
The Denver Post,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Videos are the trickiest to spot, with people being 36% less likely to spot a deepfake when compared to a still image.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Though the studio had already hired a still photographer to capture scenes for promotional use, Morton was brought on board to serve as the production’s documentarian for the 10 weeks of filming.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Nonmotile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonmotile. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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