MOBILITY Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

mobility

noun

Definition of mobility

as in locomotion

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Recent Examples of mobility The truly remarkable thing about this country is its ingenious ability—through elections, immigration, freedom of speech, and economic mobility—to constantly remake itself. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2026 Research consistently shows that these institutions produce strong workforce, degree completion, and economic mobility outcomes despite serving students with fewer resources. — Anthony Hernandez, Fortune, 5 July 2026 In a new report released Wednesday, the university highlighted higher than average earnings, accelerated social mobility and declining student debt for its graduates. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 The Coast Starlight also offers an Accessible Bedroom for travelers who require additional space or mobility accommodations. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mobility

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Noun

The floating electronic device generates electromagnetic fields that temporarily paralyze jellyfish within range by targeting their pulsating locomotion.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 June 2026
Next-gen field robot M20S, weighing 77 pounds (35 kilograms), combines the speed of wheeled mobility with the adaptability of legged locomotion.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026

Definition of locomotion

Noun

Seek Quality Sleep Evidence suggests that a consistent sleep-wake cycle promotes your body's rhythms, including gut motility.

— Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 28 June 2026
Their research concluded that virtual reality pornography can increase sperm motility by up to 50 percent.

— Thomas Patier, Artforum, 5 May 2026

Definition of motility

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The board unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Hilda Solis, directing county attorneys to send a letter to Lineage Logistics outlining a list of demands and requirements, and asking that the company respond within 48 hours.

— City News Service, Daily News, 8 July 2026
In the order, which formally denied motions for reconsideration filed by both sides following an earlier decision, Moskowitz said the case screams for an out-of-court resolution.

— Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

Definition of motion

Noun

An emphasis on wellness means not only pampering spa treatments but advanced health tech, movement, and meditation sessions over an entire floor.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Sinlaku’s slow movement (in contrast to Bavi) worsened impacts by keeping destructive winds and torrential rain over the islands for hours, rather than moving through quickly.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Definition of movement

Noun

For years, researchers have attempted to block this migration using physical barriers, but these approaches often compromise battery performance.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
The pope’s visit comes just two weeks after the European Union began implementing a new set of rules governing how each of its 27 member states will deal with irregular migration and asylum seekers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026

Definition of migration

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Yet for all its honesty about that dislocation, the film remains remarkably hopeful.

— Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
The company’s claim is that MST modifies the mechanical stress state of the silicon surface in a way that discourages dislocation nucleation and propagation during the subsequent GaN growth steps.

— Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026

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