as in pace
the rate at which activities are pursued
the slow gait of summer days
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Recent Examples of gait
Remember, witnesses from the scene of the shooting had said the killer ran with a limping, awkward gait.
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Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
The robot's stability and walking speed have also been improved through advancements in gait planning and control algorithms.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 17 Nov. 2024
In addition to knowledgeable and personal shoe-fitting service, most running stores offer some type of running gait analysis, a great range of models than most online sites, mall shops or big box stores, plus apparel and accessories and loads of inspiration, too.
—Brian Metzler, Outside Online, 22 Dec. 2024
Our senior tester found these shoes even helped with his gait and posture.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
The robot's stability and walking speed have also been improved through advancements in gait planning and control algorithms.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 17 Nov. 2024
In addition to knowledgeable and personal shoe-fitting service, most running stores offer some type of running gait analysis, a great range of models than most online sites, mall shops or big box stores, plus apparel and accessories and loads of inspiration, too.
—Brian Metzler, Outside Online, 22 Dec. 2024
Our senior tester found these shoes even helped with his gait and posture.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gait
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To achieve it, nations would need to start slashing emissions at a pace that would strain political, social and economic feasibility.Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Here, infrastructure and vital services are vanishing at an alarming pace.ProPublica, ProPublica, 10 Jan. 2025
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In one-on-one coverage, Barron has NFL-ready speed that could translate to him being a slot corner at the next level and the physicality to be an outside corner.Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
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The sophomore running back from St. Louis pairs blistering speed with body strength to emerge as a hard-to-tackle runner.Lauren Merola, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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The game will be decided by which team can control the tempo of the game.Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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In a game in which the Canadiens generally controlled the tempo and run of play, the Canucks handily won Miller’s minutes both on the scoreboard and territorially.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Gait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gait. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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