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Momentum

The quantity of motion in a moving body, being always proportioned to the quantity of matter multiplied into the velocity; impetus.

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Force 76% connected

To stuff; to lard; to farce.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Strength 76% connected

The quality or state of being strong; ability to do or to bear; capacity for exertion or endurance, whether physical, intellectual, or moral; force;…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Impulse 92% connected

The act of impelling, or driving onward with sudden force; impulsion; especially, force so communicated as to produced motion suddenly, or immediatel…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Near synonym 1

Motion 84% connected

The act, process, or state of changing place or position; movement; the passing of a body from one place or position to another, whether voluntary or…

physics of motion 25% interchangeable

Mass multiplied by velocity.

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Progress 84% connected

A moving or going forward; a proceeding onward; an advance

words for progress 55% interchangeable

Growing strength or pace of progress.

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