as in pace
the rate at which activities are pursued
the slow gait of summer days
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Recent Examples of gait
By the end of this examination, Paul had changed nearly everything about herself: her hair, her clothes, her gait, her gestures.
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Alice Gregory, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
Once a sprightly young feline, this lion’s gait now tells a story of survival etched in every limp.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Remember, witnesses from the scene of the shooting had said the killer ran with a limping, awkward gait.
—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
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Alice Gregory, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
Once a sprightly young feline, this lion’s gait now tells a story of survival etched in every limp.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Remember, witnesses from the scene of the shooting had said the killer ran with a limping, awkward gait.
—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
See all Example Sentences for gait
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gait
Noun
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Sam, 32, signed a three-year deal with New York last summer and is on pace for a career high in points.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Putin’s regime, according to our research, is on pace to run out of cash by the end of the year, if not sooner, if stronger sanctions are implemented.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
TIME,
23 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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Despite his high energy, Brown has a way of measuring out his responses in a slow tempo that matches his intention in each word.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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This is the last quarter when the streaming leader plans to report subscriber numbers on a regular tempo, shifting its emphasis to revenue and operating margin along with audience metrics like engagement.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Gait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gait. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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