Thesaurus results for ACTIVITY

activity

noun

ak-ˈti-və-tē

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 sauna has a large window looking out over the water, and is a great activity to do with friends, or as a way to meet some new acquaintances during your session. —

Zach Wichter, USA Today, 14 June 2026 The village collaborated on the event this year with Messenger Public Library, the Aurora Lions Club and Waubonsee Community College, which were offering free arts and crafts activities for attendees. —

David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026 Hot meals and enrichment activities are being offered at 10 locations throughout Broward County for 10 weeks. —

Michael Farver, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026 Children's theater and other family activities are also available at the Children's Corner at Sedgwick and Wisconsin streets. —

Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for activity

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Noun

Intense exertion in high levels of heat and humidity could have dire health effects.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 12 June 2026
Thanks to the quality of the fish, word of mouth, foreign guidebooks, and now Moe’s exertions on Instagram, there are long lines at the door, especially on weekends.

— David Remnick, New Yorker, 8 June 2026