"Stalemate" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Stalemate" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Stalemate" Meaning
A situation in which a game or competition is tied and neither side can win, or a situation in which there is no progress or resolution.
Example: "The marathon ended in a stalemate, with neither team able to overtake the other."
Synonyms: deadlock, tie, standoff, impasse.
"Stalemate" Examples
5 Usage Examples of the Word "Stalemate"
In chess, a stalemate occurs when a player's king is not in check, but the player cannot move their king without putting it in check.
The two teams were unable to agree on a contract, and negotiations eventually came to a stalemate.
After weeks of fighting, the battle came to a stalemate with neither side able to gain the upper hand.
The company was at a stalemate in terms of sales growth, unable to decide on a new marketing strategy.
The labor dispute between the union and the management had reached a stalemate, with no agreement in sight.
"Stalemate" Similar Words
Stalactites
Stalag
Stalagmite
A stalagmite is a type of speleothem that rises from the floor of a cave. It is a naturally occurring mineral formation that gets its name from the way it resembles a miniature column or spike. Stalagmites often form when water containing minerals such as calcium carbonate drips from the ceiling of a cave and leaves behind a mineral deposit as it dries and evaporates, over time building up a cone-shaped structure. The height and shape of a stalagmite can vary greatly, depending on factors such as the amount of mineral-rich water and the size of the cave.
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Stale
Staled
Bored or uninterested, often because of a lack of change or excitement; uninspiring and unappealing.
Stalemated
Staleness
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Stalingrad
Stalinism
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