the action
noun
: the most exciting or interesting activities that are happening in a particular place
The new theater places the audience closer to the center/middle of the action.
I moved to New York City to be (a) part of the action.
Examples of the action in a Sentence
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More than 90 million Americans watched, thunderstruck, as TV helicopters provided live shots of the action.
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Ben Finley, Quartz, 13 Apr. 2024
Across eight episodes stuffed full of dull monologues in a country 3,000 miles away from the action of the war, the philosopher’s quest feels both self-serving and arrogant.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
El Monte was far out of L.A., but not so far as to miss out on the action.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Gosling stars alongside Emily Blunt in the action comedy from writer and director David Leitch.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
RealTime Gaming provides most of the action, including video poker, slots, and casino games, but Rival Gaming also makes up a good percentage of the titles here.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
Sever would remain in the trees in order to direct the action.
—Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
The Neptunes are also credited as producers in Hugo and Williams’ rap rock band with Shay Haley, N.E.R.D.
Hugo’s lawsuit relates to three recent trademark applications, but, Billboard notes, his lawyers suggest the action could expand to include other trademark applications by Williams’ company.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 Apr. 2024
Bishop Jaime Soto, who led Easter services at the cathedral, confirmed the action would occur on Monday.
—Lindsey Holden, Sacramento Bee, 31 Mar. 2024
Ben Finley, Quartz, 13 Apr. 2024
Across eight episodes stuffed full of dull monologues in a country 3,000 miles away from the action of the war, the philosopher’s quest feels both self-serving and arrogant.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
El Monte was far out of L.A., but not so far as to miss out on the action.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Gosling stars alongside Emily Blunt in the action comedy from writer and director David Leitch.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
RealTime Gaming provides most of the action, including video poker, slots, and casino games, but Rival Gaming also makes up a good percentage of the titles here.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
Sever would remain in the trees in order to direct the action.
—Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
The Neptunes are also credited as producers in Hugo and Williams’ rap rock band with Shay Haley, N.E.R.D.
Hugo’s lawsuit relates to three recent trademark applications, but, Billboard notes, his lawyers suggest the action could expand to include other trademark applications by Williams’ company.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 Apr. 2024
Bishop Jaime Soto, who led Easter services at the cathedral, confirmed the action would occur on Monday.
—Lindsey Holden, Sacramento Bee, 31 Mar. 2024
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“The action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20action. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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