NONMOVING Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

nonmoving

adjective

ˌnän-ˈmü-viŋ

Definition of nonmoving

as in static

fixed in a place or position the casino is actually in a nonmoving vessel permanently docked on the city's waterfront

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as in motionless

incapable of moving or being moved all of the machine's nonmoving parts

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Adjective

Very static like this opera and this intensity and this mythological stuff and very heavy.

— John Bleasdale, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
The companies successfully completed a static hot-fire test for the Stage 2 solid rocket motor of the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI).

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of static

Adjective

On the flight after the impromptu stop, Yeltsin sat motionless with his head in his hands, considering the bare shelves of Soviet food markets.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Video shows the woman lying face up, motionless on the sidewalk as the man yelled and pointed at her face.

— Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of motionless

Adjective

While his four bandmates are largely stationary, Oyoque throws himself — and his flowing hair that hangs well past his shoulders — around the stage with the abandon of an Olympic medalist.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
It can be deployed both in a stationary configuration and on mobile platforms, such as a Rheinmetall HX truck, as well as on naval vessels.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of stationary

Adjective

Gripping your abs at maximum effort regardless of the task can make your torso feel like an immobile block.

— Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Sure, Lucky’s escape is nearly foiled by the fleet-of-foot federal agent, but the same could be said for dozens of similar encounters throughout the premiere, at more perilous junctures than a brief jog between immobile trailers.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 July 2026

Definition of immobile

Adjective

The state has also taken corrective action on debt and paid down $10 billion in long standing pension debt, which had accumulated for several decades dating back to the 1940’s.

— Kevin McNabola, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
Broadway producers traditionally gauge audience reaction by warm applause at the end of Act 1 or a standing ovation during curtain call.

— William Earl, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

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