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mobility

noun

Definition of mobilitynext
as in locomotion

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Recent Examples of mobility Dynamic stretching and mobility work are more productive as a means of preparation. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026 Experts point to factors including mobility barriers and a sense of disengagement that is not unique to older voters, but can accentuate with age. — Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Sep. 2026 Their responsibilities include tutoring, notetaking, mobility support and toileting for students with disabilities. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 These included a tactical mobility vehicle, a general mobility vehicle, an ambulance and a utility vehicle. — New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mobility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mobility
  1. locomotion
  2. motility
  3. motion
  4. shifting
  5. movement
  6. migration
  7. dislocation
Noun
  • All the mind-bending presentation and locomotion works because it’s grounded in a city so singular that no amount of paranormal warping can fully strip its identity.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 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
  • Listen to Southwest Sweat and sign up at your local Planet Fitness with code SouthwestFMF to put that energy into motion.
    — qygwork, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Orbital motion also adds another layer of complexity to acquisition and tracking.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of motion
Noun
  • Most EVs have a single-speed transmission, which means there’s no shifting between multiple gears.
    — Lauren Swift, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Transmission fluid lubricates and cools gears for smooth shifting.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of shifting
Noun
  • Resist making a dramatic exit simply for the relief of movement.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • With faux marble flooring already bringing plenty of movement to shopping producer Lauren Arzbaecher’s apartment, a more neutral rug felt like the natural choice.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of movement
Noun
  • He was often referred to as chill, despite his large size and general dominance on the Brooks Falls during the salmon migration.
    — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Through paintings, prints, and installations, Endaya’s work examines the social struggles in her native Philippines, from gender and labor inequality to migration and globalization, to name a few.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of migration
Noun
  • Surgery is drastic and rarely needed following an elbow dislocation.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • After the game, Commanders coach Dan Quinn confirmed the dislocation but said imaging showed no fracture and that Daniels would fly home with the team.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of dislocation

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“Mobility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mobility. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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