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the act or power of moving from place to place
studying the locomotion of spiders Walking is one form of locomotion.
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Recent Examples of locomotion
The ability to move rapidly in either direction, along with the flexibility and potential unpredictability of sideways locomotion, makes this an advantageous escape strategy.
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Manjishtha Bhattacharyya, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026
Engineers say this performance reflects major progress in humanoid locomotion control, dynamic balance and high-performance drive systems.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The inset provides a close-up view of an A. rubens arm, where contact points of individual tube feet with the substrate are clearly visible during locomotion (arrow).
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 8 Feb. 2026
This could one day enable multimodal locomotion for miniature robots with extended flight times.
—ArsTechnica, 31 Jan. 2026
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Manjishtha Bhattacharyya, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026
Engineers say this performance reflects major progress in humanoid locomotion control, dynamic balance and high-performance drive systems.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The inset provides a close-up view of an A. rubens arm, where contact points of individual tube feet with the substrate are clearly visible during locomotion (arrow).
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 8 Feb. 2026
This could one day enable multimodal locomotion for miniature robots with extended flight times.
—ArsTechnica, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locomotion
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Accessibility for those with mobility impairments Not recommended for people with disabilities, including because of the arrival by amphibious plane, as well as the many uneven stone steps and sandy trails on the islands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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L’imad’s investment mandate focuses on a wide array of sectors, including infrastructure, property, financial services, asset management, advanced industries, technology, urban mobility, and smart cities.—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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What's the least amount of movement someone can do to offset the harms of our modern sedentary lifestyle?—
NPR,
NPR,
31 May 2026
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Interiors are arranged as connected spaces, allowing movement to feel easy and uninterrupted, while each element is considered in terms of how it will be used over time.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
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“Locomotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locomotion. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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