MOBILITY Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

mobility

noun

Definition of mobility

as in locomotion

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of mobility Russell’s mobility helps compared to what Alabama showed with Ty Simpson, who’s more of a pocket passer, in 2025. — Bob Ferrante, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026 One study found that IPC can help reduce swelling, improve mobility and support quality of life by encouraging fluid movement through the lymphatic system. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 With quarterback Byrum Brown, who transferred from USF to Auburn with Golesh, the Tigers spread teams out and rely on his mobility (14 rushing touchdowns and more than 1,000 yards last year). — Noah White, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026 The city of Lee’s Summit plans to expand its all-inclusive playground for children with mobility challenges and other unique needs, with some help from a county grant. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mobility

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mobility

Noun

As someone who loved the fluid locomotion and kinetic spectacle of Marvel’s Spider-Man, my expectations were high.

— Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
The results suggest that biological movement data could provide a practical way to build more adaptable robot locomotion systems, particularly for machines expected to operate across changing terrain or after mechanical damage.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of locomotion

Noun

Bedient, a reproductive endocrinologist at the Fertility Center of Las Vegas, had already ordered the usual battery of tests, including bloodwork, sperm count and motility tests and uterine anatomy exams.

— Sarah Elizabeth Richards, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026
These compounds have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that help empty your stomach more quickly and maintain normal contractions that move food through the digestive tract (gastrointestinal motility).

— Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 15 July 2026

Definition of motility

Noun

However, that is not the case for specialty ambulatory settings, particularly procedural fields like orthopedics, namely laterality, precise description of special tests, range-of-motion findings, procedure details and clear return-visit plans.

— Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Among the other cases Weiss highlighted in his latest application was one for an emergency motion to change custody based on a parent’s arrest for open carrying a firearm.

— Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of motion

Noun

The potential shifting of styles is no problem for Velasquez, who has danced under Cunningham and Binda and their successors Seiwert and Krutzkamp in her time in Sacramento.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
In part, this shifting of possession is forced by Brighton, whose out-of-possession approach is much more aggressive.

— Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of shifting

Noun

The outbreak is spreading under extremely difficult conditions, fueled by insecurity, displacement, a health workers' strike and intense population movements.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
Venus in your daily-life zone connects awkwardly with Uranus in your sign, increasing your appetite for novelty, movement, or a different way of doing things.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of movement

Noun

The face of migration Heidy Martínez — whose immigration situation is similar to Carreras’ because both received an I-220A — needed a salon with enough space to serve more clients seeking facial treatments.

— Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
Yet the equality of opportunity argument gets to the core of the dispute about migration.

— J. Toby Reiner, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of migration

Noun

Though the horse was uninjured, Maher’s hard landing recalls a similar incident in 2023 when a shoulder fracture and dislocation forced him to undergo extensive surgery and miss the first four months of that season.

— Tilly Berendt, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Maddie and Avery moved back from New York to help out as their mother tried to keep Little Flower going while dealing with dislocation and a nightmarish battle with her insurance company.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of dislocation

Browse Nearby Words

mobilities

mobility

mobilization

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Mobility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mobility. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of mobility

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

volition

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Popular in Wordplay

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

Words from the 'Odyssey'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 18

Popular

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

Games & Quizzes