as in pace
the rate at which activities are pursued
the slow gait of summer days
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Recent Examples of gait
This ornament, situating them as something between a throw pillow and a hand muff, shrouds the thick-boned fore- and hindquarters that give them a characteristic rolling gait.
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Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Authorities asked anyone who recognizes the clothing worn by the individual, or who can identify any distinguishing characteristics, including the person’s gait, to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773- 5070 or Crime Solvers of Montgomery County.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
While brief, forensics experts have said professionals may be able to track the suspect down by identifying features like gait.
—Helen Rummel, AZCentral.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Those who have witnessed his effortless, upright gait when playing instantly reach for the same name when comparing his style.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Authorities asked anyone who recognizes the clothing worn by the individual, or who can identify any distinguishing characteristics, including the person’s gait, to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773- 5070 or Crime Solvers of Montgomery County.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
While brief, forensics experts have said professionals may be able to track the suspect down by identifying features like gait.
—Helen Rummel, AZCentral.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Those who have witnessed his effortless, upright gait when playing instantly reach for the same name when comparing his style.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gait
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The survey showed permanent staff appointments continued to fall in February, but the pace of decline was the slowest since March 2023, and wage pressures eased as the pool of job-seekers continues to rise.—
Irina Anghel,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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But record-breaking temperatures in recent years have led scientists to question whether the pace of temperature gains is accelerating.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Engineers from both organizations will examine how such reactors could support the high energy demand of container ships traveling long ocean routes at high speeds.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Frithsmith got in some speed training.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Marina and Palisades both play up-tempo, feature 3-point shooters and depth.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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Considering the extreme energy and ultrafast tempo the music requires, hardcore shows can be exhausting for all involved — and transformative.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Gait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gait. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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