nonstationary

adjective

Definition of nonstationarynext
as in mobile

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Recent Examples of nonstationary Rentals for nonstationary modes of transportation are even more popular. — Laura Forman, WSJ, 26 July 2022 Markets are shaped in real time by nonstationary data that changes day to day, hour by hour and minute by minute, depending on various market participants' decisions. — Andreas Roell, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2021
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  1. mobile
  2. movable
  3. moving
Adjective
  • After the launch of the iPhone in 2007 transformed the smartphone industry, BlackBerry fought hard to keep its consumer mobile division alive with new devices — but ultimately lost the battle.
    — Arjun Kharpal,Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • ScreenPal and Snagit sync with their respective mobile companion apps, but Snap Pro 26's Android app is standalone.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of mobile
Adjective
  • As impressive as many space-saving tiny houses are, not everyone is cut out for climbing into small lofts using movable ladders, or sleeping on a sofa bed every night.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The idea is to develop the technology for movable plants that can be floated off the coast and used to power the port and eventually cities.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of movable
Adjective
  • Thomas Edison received a patent for his Kinetograph moving-picture camera.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
  • One of Bourdain’s most moving reflections on fatherhood came in a 2013 essay for The Guardian.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of moving

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“Nonstationary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonstationary. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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