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 Pike will oversee international activities and expand her to include digital and post services, catalog and rights and commercial opportunities. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026 Part of what makes social wellness work, according to Glossy’s reporting on Remedy Place, is that the activity gives people a reason to gather rather than leaving conversation as the only thing on the agenda. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026 While mosquito activity begins to decline as temperatures cool, mosquitoes remain active into the fall. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026 The funds raised from the tour help support Preservation Sacramento’s activities, such as raising awareness of properties and adding sites to the National Register of Historic Places. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for activity
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Noun
  • The Bureau of Labor Statistics defines physically demanding jobs as those that require certain levels and durations of physical exertion, such as climbing, heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, standing or walking.
    — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Adidas Running Hydration & Matcha Ritual Vest, which reimagines the traditional running vest as an on-the-go matcha kit for runners balancing exertion with recovery.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Just make sure to wear them inside, where there’s air conditioning.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • In your next, hopefully a dishwasher or central air conditioning.
    — Matt Goulet, Architectural Digest, 22 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • How did researchers go about identifying the effect of exercise versus napping?
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
  • This week, by contrast, has been an exercise in shallow bonhomie.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Activity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activity. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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