as in pace
the rate at which activities are pursued
the slow gait of summer days
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Recent Examples of gait
But the main adaptive value, or function, of a sidelong gait is that a crab can move with nearly equal speed to either the left or the right.
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Manjishtha Bhattacharyya, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026
The athlete himself also has a confident gait—still lanky and long-limbed in that teenage way, but assured.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
Whether in a comedy, with slapstick archetypes, or in a serious Shakespearean tragedy, communicating subtle threats through unique gestures, gait, and facial expressions, or in a modern experimental piece, Dominic excels.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
During a healthy gait cycle, your pelvis rotates in sync with your legs while your rib cage counter-rotates with your arm swing.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
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Manjishtha Bhattacharyya, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026
The athlete himself also has a confident gait—still lanky and long-limbed in that teenage way, but assured.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
Whether in a comedy, with slapstick archetypes, or in a serious Shakespearean tragedy, communicating subtle threats through unique gestures, gait, and facial expressions, or in a modern experimental piece, Dominic excels.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
During a healthy gait cycle, your pelvis rotates in sync with your legs while your rib cage counter-rotates with your arm swing.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gait
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Exports grew at their slowest pace in six months, Chinese customs data showed Wednesday.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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That has led both airlines to add flights at a pace faster than Schwieterman has ever seen, drawing the attention of regulators at the FAA.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
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Personal Microderm Pro features smooth glide caps, dual speed settings and a full range of exfoliation discs to customize your treatment.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Alcohol, drugs and speed did not appear to be factors in the crash, according to the sheriff's office.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Miles projects as a commanding dynamo who will cause havoc with her ability to play at a high tempo in transition, move the ball quickly in the half-court offense and deliver no-look passes from any angle.—
Matthew Coller,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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But Lincoln controls the whole tempo, the complete vibe of the affair with her epic vocals, effortless charm, and wonderful instincts.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Gait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gait. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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