as in pace
the rate at which activities are pursued
the slow gait of summer days
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Recent Examples of gait
The disorder affects roughly 0.2 percent of people in their seventies and causes gait issues, bladder control issues, and cognitive difficulties.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
Though the singer hasn’t confirmed what led to his fall on stage, NPH can cause gait issues and make someone more prone to stumbling or falling, per the Cleveland Clinic.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 23 May 2025
Inside them are 22 sensors that convert the pressure of a person’s gait into electrical signals.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
The report cited Biden's sleep apnea treatment and stiffened gait from arthritis.
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—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 21 May 2025
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
Though the singer hasn’t confirmed what led to his fall on stage, NPH can cause gait issues and make someone more prone to stumbling or falling, per the Cleveland Clinic.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 23 May 2025
Inside them are 22 sensors that convert the pressure of a person’s gait into electrical signals.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
The report cited Biden's sleep apnea treatment and stiffened gait from arthritis.
Reach Joey Garrison on X @joeygarrison.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gait
Noun
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In October 2024, the meteorologist went viral after tearing up while providing updates on Hurricane Milton, which intensified into a Category 5 storm at an astonishing pace.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The pace of hiring was the lowest level seen since March 2023, ADP reported.—
Paolo Confino,
Fortune,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Research from the Center for Creative Leadership shows that organizations investing in courage-building leadership development see 25% improvement in decision-making speed and 35% better crisis response.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The entire bag can unzip to become a quilt if that’s more your speed.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2025
Noun
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But Indiana regained control of the tempo to start Game 6.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2025
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Slowing the tempo is invaluable in the non-Jokic minutes.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
28 May 2025
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“Gait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gait. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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