momenta β force or speed of movement; impetus, as of a physical object or course of events: The car gained momentum going downhill. Her career lost momentum after two unsuccessful films.
whips β to beat with a strap, lash, rod, or the like, especially by way of punishment or chastisement; flog; thrash: Criminals used to be whipped for minor offenses.
tendencies β a natural or prevailing disposition to move, proceed, or act in some direction or toward some point, end, or result: the tendency of falling bodies toward the earth.
customs β the part of a port, airport, frontier station, etc, where baggage and freight are examined for dutiable goods and contraband
patterns β a decorative design, as for wallpaper, china, or textile fabrics, etc.
routines β a customary or regular course of procedure.
things β (in Scandinavian countries) a public meeting or assembly, especially a legislative assembly or a court of law.
usages β a customary way of doing something; a custom or practice: the usages of the last 50 years.
biases β a particular tendency, trend, inclination, feeling, or opinion, especially one that is preconceived or unreasoned: illegal bias against older job applicants; the magazineβs bias toward art rather than photography; our strong bias in favor of the idea.