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the act or power of moving from place to place
studying the locomotion of spiders Walking is one form of locomotion.
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Recent Examples of locomotion
Since then about 500 generations of brown rats have lived here and have developed unique genetic adaptations related to metabolism, diet, nervous system and locomotion.
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Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 13 Sep. 2025
The cognitive scientist studying fish locomotion cannot fully appreciate the experience of swimming by observing from outside the water.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Dynamic locomotion of legged robots is a critical yet challenging topic in expanding the operational range of mobile robots.
—Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Aug. 2025
For example, the nuance of human locomotion sometimes gets lost in the generative shuffle, producing people who appear to walk backward.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
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Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 13 Sep. 2025
The cognitive scientist studying fish locomotion cannot fully appreciate the experience of swimming by observing from outside the water.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Dynamic locomotion of legged robots is a critical yet challenging topic in expanding the operational range of mobile robots.
—Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Aug. 2025
For example, the nuance of human locomotion sometimes gets lost in the generative shuffle, producing people who appear to walk backward.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locomotion
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The five vehicles here span eras, from the first combat tank of the First World War to the state-of-the-art machines of the late 20th century, but each set a new benchmark in protection, mobility, firepower, or mass production.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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There are, of course, some other factors to take into account, including any mobility issues that may make getting around a ship more difficult.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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As the anti-India movement in the Maldives gained momentum, China exploited the United States’ absence, rapidly expanding its regional footprint by easing the tremendous debt the island country owed China.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Alcaraz’s movement and defense are basically peerless, but Fritz matched him — almost.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Locomotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locomotion. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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