kinetic
Example Sentences
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“Without an agreement and a fast cessation of all kinetic activity, the crude market will begin to break in days, and not in weeks or months,” the analysts added.
From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026
"These results are really exciting, but we're still working to make them even faster while figuring out the kinetic limit of pyroelectric photodetectors."
From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026
These include involvement in autonomous kinetic operations in which AI tools make final military targeting decisions without human intervention.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
B-net is temporary and closer to webbing that’s aimed at absorbing the kinetic energy of a falling skier.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026
His body is so naturally kinetic that even when he is silent and nearly still he can make an audience laugh with just a slight gesture or facial expression.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.