How to Use stationary in a Sentence

stationary

adjective
  • The weather front has remained stationary over the Southeast.
  • And since the seals are stationary, the oil problem should be fixed.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 13 Nov. 2023
  • The event was stationary on 14th and U street, where the live go-go bands cranked on a flatbed truck.
    — Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2022
  • The stationary bike is made from a steel frame and equipped with a 36-pound flywheel in the front.
    — Ambar Pardilla, NBC News, 3 Mar. 2021
  • They are said to be stationary at the turns (which is where Mars will be on Feb. 24).
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2025
  • Outside of the dream, in the lab, their arms were stationary, but their eyes were not.
    — Alisa Bowman, Discover Magazine, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Taller users might find the stationary handle to be a bit low.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2024
  • The Earthwise 13 Amp Leaf Mulcher is our choice for the best stationary leaf mulcher.
    — Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Bass are stationary, which means a gar would have to hunt them down.
    — Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 25 May 2023
  • This can be anything from a stationary bike to a long walk.
    — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 27 Jan. 2023
  • Also rode the stationary bike and tried to get extra throws in to stay loose.
    — Nathan Baird, cleveland, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Vikings trainers looked at Gladney’s right leg, which spent the rest of the game on the stationary bike.
    — Andrew Krammer, Star Tribune, 6 Dec. 2020
  • Try to swim through the snow, while avoiding stationary things like trees and rocks.
    — Tim MacWelch, Popular Science, 15 Dec. 2020
  • During the two-day minicamp, Travis rode a stationary bike off to the side.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 4 May 2024
  • And, at the bottom of a grassy slope, the covered stationary dock is ready for your boat or jet skis.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The always-stylish shop has it all, from kitchenwares and art to stationary, dog toys, and mugs.
    — Staff Author Published, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2024
  • The video board behind the main stage isn’t just a normal stationary screen.
    — Stefan Stevenson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2024
  • The sea lion will swim to the bottom and might spend 2 to 3 minutes stationary.
    — Bycatherine Offord, science.org, 7 Aug. 2024
  • Among a spread of stationary dekes, the simmer will stand out and draw birds closer.
    — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
  • If there is no wind, that block of air in air should remain stationary.
    — Rhett Allain, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Hop on that treadmill or stationary bike and go for it.
    — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2023
  • The clip opens in black and white with Carey on a stationary bike, dressed as a witch and surrounded by jack o’lanterns and CG bats.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2022
  • The chair folds flat and is made with a breathable nylon mesh to keep limbs cool while stationary.
    — Adrienne Jordan, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2024
  • This, of course, is because runners in the 100 meters start stationary, and even the fastest in the world need a few steps to get up to full speed.
    — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 9 Aug. 2024
  • Jacques's tip for nice even layers is to keep the blade level and still, and rotate the cake (rather than pulling the knife through the stationary cake).
    — Jacques Pépin, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2022
  • The Wild had no shots in the first 3:16 of the two power plays and were stationary, on the perimeter and kept putting passes in teammates’ skates.
    — Michael Russo, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The crouching seems to be triggered when prey is stationary and stops when the prey starts moving.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Curl the weights up to the front of your shoulders, keeping your upper arms stationary.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2022
  • The outlet reported that a Warriors security guard confirmed Green was on a stationary bike near the tunnel when a fan directed the slur towards him in the fourth quarter.
    — Natasha Dye, People.com, 9 May 2025
  • The robot’s wheeled base limits mobility, and its reliance on existing surveillance tools like drones and CCTV networks has led some to ask why a stationary camera couldn’t achieve similar results.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025

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