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.
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Kyle teases the eventual Meija reveal by calling a huddle onstage with Kyle, Ciara, Carl, Ben and Mia during a break in the action, and insinuates that West got with Amanda for publicity purposes.
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Marlow Stern, Variety, 3 June 2026
Safety Zakee Wheatley also got in on the action among the defensive backs.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Stars are in on the action, with Bun B's Trill Burgers and Top Chef finalist Evelyn Garcia's JŪN packing in foodies and fans alike.
—Melissa Liebling-Goldberg, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Hart was well away from the action, setting a screen.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
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Marlow Stern, Variety, 3 June 2026
Safety Zakee Wheatley also got in on the action among the defensive backs.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Stars are in on the action, with Bun B's Trill Burgers and Top Chef finalist Evelyn Garcia's JŪN packing in foodies and fans alike.
—Melissa Liebling-Goldberg, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Hart was well away from the action, setting a screen.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for the action
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“The action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20action. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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