MOTILITY Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

motility

noun

Definition of motility

as in mobility

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Recent Examples of motility That disruption can manifest years later as irritable bowel syndrome, chronic stomach pain or motility issues like constipation and diarrhea. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 Mar. 2026 Several months later — the mouse equivalent of young adulthood — the rodents were more likely to show anxiety-like behaviors, along with gut pain and motility (movement) issues like constipation or diarrhea. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Mar. 2026 Gut motility, the process by which the digestive system processes food and expels stool, tends to slow with aging. — Catherine Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2026 Eric delivered a decent spiel about sperm motility as a proxy for health and how sperm racing drew attention to important issues. — Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for motility

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Figure climbs higher Figure’s new video claims the Figure 03 humanoid robot can climb a ladder fully autonomously, showcasing what the company describes as another milestone in robotic mobility and balance.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
There is also a cost of switching that the mobility narrative never prices.

— Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of mobility

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Aside from locomotion, scientists can equip the cockroaches to attain various other functions such as detection, localization, tracking, visual mapping, and data collection.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
The researchers say the framework enables faster, more adaptable locomotion across unpredictable environments and could support future search-and-rescue, exploration, and other autonomous robotic missions.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026

Definition of locomotion

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Inspect mirrors or lenses for damage, test the mount for smooth motion and ask about usage history.

— Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Last week, federal prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss the case against labor leader David Huerta, who was arrested during the first day of summer immigration raids in the Southland and charged with obstructing a federal officer.

— Seamus Bozeman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

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