as in exertion
energetic movement of the body for the sake of physical fitness
had to restrict his activity after the surgery, which meant letting the weeds take over the garden
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Recent Examples of activity
The agency supported hundreds of thousands of jobs in 2024 and contributed nearly $100 billion in economic activity across the US, Jameson said.
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Katherine Dillinger, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
The blaze was 5% contained as of 8:45 p.m. with the majority of activity coming from the eastern flank, according to Cal Fire.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
These thoughtful touches—combined with water sports and other activities, delicious cuisine, and a connection to local culture—bring you the best of the Caribbean at Sandals.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2025
And as a motivator, Postecoglou’s ability to unite his playing group despite outside pressure with stirring pre-match speeches and activities were key to their success just seven months after that World Cup disappointment.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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Katherine Dillinger, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
The blaze was 5% contained as of 8:45 p.m. with the majority of activity coming from the eastern flank, according to Cal Fire.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
These thoughtful touches—combined with water sports and other activities, delicious cuisine, and a connection to local culture—bring you the best of the Caribbean at Sandals.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2025
And as a motivator, Postecoglou’s ability to unite his playing group despite outside pressure with stirring pre-match speeches and activities were key to their success just seven months after that World Cup disappointment.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activity
Noun
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Passive rest means complete time off from training, avoiding exertion and limiting screen time while putting an emphasis on ways to relax.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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Ozone Action Alert is when the AQI is Code Red, which signals that prolonged outdoor exertion is unhealthy for everyone.—
Harley Walls,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2025
Noun
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This offseason, the 49ers promoted Dustin Perry to vice president of player health and performance, after previously leading their strength and conditioning program since 2019.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
31 May 2025
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Heat risk: Post-storm deaths can be driven by the combination of hot weather and lack of air conditioning, especially for the elderly.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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Pierce & Ward Bar Stool $349 West Elm Pierce and Ward’s collaboration with West Elm is an exercise in thoughtful maximalism, and these matching bar stools add lots of personality to any cocktail hour arrangements.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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The aim was to explore what helps students step out of their comfort zones and what kind of personal insights result from that exercise.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Activity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activity. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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