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as in thing
something done by someone
judge people by their actions, not by their words
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as in lawsuit
a court case for enforcing a right or claim
filed an action in county court to recover his lawn mower from his neighbor, who claims he "gave" it to her
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as in field
active fighting during the course of a war
the battalion saw action soon after it arrived in France
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as in behavior
actions plural
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
observing the actions of mice in various controlled settings helps scientists understand the effects of certain drugs
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as in ambition
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
the wilderness was tamed by men and women of action
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Recent Examples of action
Some experts see several reasons to be concerned about Trump’s actions:
▪ Elon Musk.
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David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 3 Mar. 2025
In stereotypical movies, the gallant hero saves the damsel through daring, dramatic action.
—Amanda Nguyen, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
As such, Trump may not show much interest in asking Congress to take specific actions during his speech tomorrow.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2025
He’s already scrapped his plans for taping his ankle in games through the All-Star break, saying the tape job limited his range of motion and his right ankle has responded well enough for game action.
—Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 3 Mar. 2025
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David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 3 Mar. 2025
In stereotypical movies, the gallant hero saves the damsel through daring, dramatic action.
—Amanda Nguyen, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
As such, Trump may not show much interest in asking Congress to take specific actions during his speech tomorrow.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2025
He’s already scrapped his plans for taping his ankle in games through the All-Star break, saying the tape job limited his range of motion and his right ankle has responded well enough for game action.
—Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for action
Noun
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But as things picked up for Summit, the pandemic hit.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
6 Mar. 2025
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Luckily, Pattinson manages to keep things buoyant without diluting the late-capitalism metaphors or the melancholy existentialism.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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For Macdonald, the plot of a tale is more like a plot of land.—
Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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Imagine a system that, every so often, interrupts a predictable rotation with a track a listener might never choose on their own—a musical plot twist that adds a pinch of unpredictability but doesn’t force mismatches.—
Seth Yudof,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2025
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Their actions have sparked numerous lawsuits, and on Thursday, a federal judge in California found that the mass firings of probationary employees were likely unlawful.—
Kristin Brown,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Judges in four lawsuits initially blocked his order until the Supreme Court cleared the way for a revised policy in January 2019, which barred transgender people from enlisting, participating in Reserve Officers' Training Corps or attending military academies.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Herro started slow, finding himself with just two points on 1-of-5 shooting from the field midway through the second quarter.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2025
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Her field of expertise is the application of a gender perspective to the arts.—
The Glamour editors,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2025
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From rising costs and regulatory hurdles to shifts in investment behavior, the art market is at an inflection point.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, anxiety or illness could cause a cat to hide under blankets, though these behaviors are usually harmless and rooted in their instincts or preferences.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Banners hanging in the Broward Estates Elementary School cafeteria tout positive character traits, like ambition and wisdom.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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But the ambition was nowhere near as high as the bar set by Kreiz after his arrival.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
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While opening acts haven’t been officially announced yet for the stadium shows, Blackpink concerts are known for their elaborate production and full-evening experiences.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
27 Feb. 2025
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California rock band Incubus will be the headlining act at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival 2025 on Thursday night (Feb. 27).—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025
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Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.—
Chris Malone Mendez,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are spilling the details of their sweet love story!—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Action.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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