Definition of activitynext
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 However, in an email later Monday, Musterer said the decision predates both the World Cup parties and the popular Super Bowl activities hosted by the city of San Jose and San Pedro Square earlier in 2026. Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 Canvas’s security system flagged the activity, locked my account for two weeks, and left a lot of people wondering what on earth had happened. Lutz Finger, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Because immune activity often appears there before becoming visible in blood tests, the technology could help physicians monitor autoimmune diseases, infections, vaccine responses, and even cancer treatment more quickly and comfortably. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026 Experts recommend scheduling strenuous outdoor activities to to early morning or evening hours, wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drinking plenty of water. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for activity
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Noun
  • Not just because of the fresh air, physical exertion, and breathtaking landscape.
    Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
  • Goncalves said that intense military training, sleep deprivation and prolonged physical exertion can temporarily suppress testosterone production.
    Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • To protect pets, limit outdoor exposure, keep windows closed, and use air conditioning with MERV 13 filters.
    Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Fewer than half of Italians have air conditioning in their homes, according to energy company Enel.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • On January 24, 2023, Clancy fatally strangled her three children in the basement of their Duxbury home using exercise resistance bands.
    Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • Most leadership teams cannot answer this, and the exercise usually surfaces more exposure than expected.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

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“Activity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activity. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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