as in pace
the rate at which activities are pursued
the slow gait of summer days
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Recent Examples of gait
And importantly, the robot can also turn to either side, adopt a skipping gait, and even ascend small steps.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 May 2025
His gait was steady but slow; his speaking voice firm and controlled.
—Mike Monroe, New York Times, 6 May 2025
Griffith plays this role with a shuffling gait, drooping shoulders and vacant gaze, which form a striking contrast to his occasional bursts of rage.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Despite the fact that pressure remains normal, NPH can impact brain function, particularly the areas of thinking, memory, movement and focus, according to Cleveland Clinic.
Symptoms of NPH
The three main effects of NPH are gait issues, urinary incontinence and cognitive difficulties.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 May 2025
His gait was steady but slow; his speaking voice firm and controlled.
—Mike Monroe, New York Times, 6 May 2025
Griffith plays this role with a shuffling gait, drooping shoulders and vacant gaze, which form a striking contrast to his occasional bursts of rage.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Despite the fact that pressure remains normal, NPH can impact brain function, particularly the areas of thinking, memory, movement and focus, according to Cleveland Clinic.
Symptoms of NPH
The three main effects of NPH are gait issues, urinary incontinence and cognitive difficulties.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gait
Noun
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And talks are hitting a frenzied pace: Hawley is touting his win on compensation for workers exposed to radiation, while Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is celebrating getting billions for border security reimbursement in his state.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
16 June 2025
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Brown has been prone to promoting prospects at a breakneck pace, especially those he’s acquired or drafted during his tenure.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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At least that deficiency is mostly due to a shortfall in the least impactful area, grounders, where his 88.5 mph average exit speed allowed is over a full standard deviation worse than league average.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The controller's full-color display keeps you updated on your speed, battery and depth at all times.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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But Indiana regained control of the tempo to start Game 6.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2025
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The defending champion and Olympic gold medalist was masterful at point guard, dictating tempo and powering a transition attack that rolled up 21 fast-break points.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
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“Gait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gait. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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