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as in thing
something done by someone
judge people by their actions, not by their words
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as in lawsuit
a court case for enforcing a right or claim
filed an action in county court to recover his lawn mower from his neighbor, who claims he "gave" it to her
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as in field
active fighting during the course of a war
the battalion saw action soon after it arrived in France
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as in behavior
actions plural
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
observing the actions of mice in various controlled settings helps scientists understand the effects of certain drugs
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as in ambition
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
the wilderness was tamed by men and women of action
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Recent Examples of action
More than 1,100 people have signed an open letter to Sequoia on July 9 condemning Maguire’s comments and demanding the venture capital firm apologize and take disciplinary action against him.
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
More: More than 100 aid, rights groups call for action as hunger spreads in Gaza
Accurso targeted over advocacy
Accurso has become a target of pro-Israel groups.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 25 July 2025
But the overall trend line from his six games of summer action was pretty disappointing.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Greed has driven people’s actions throughout history, including in the world of finance, said Anat Admati, professor of finance and economics at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
More: More than 100 aid, rights groups call for action as hunger spreads in Gaza
Accurso targeted over advocacy
Accurso has become a target of pro-Israel groups.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 25 July 2025
But the overall trend line from his six games of summer action was pretty disappointing.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Greed has driven people’s actions throughout history, including in the world of finance, said Anat Admati, professor of finance and economics at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for action
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One thing's for certain, The Boring Company's tunnel to BNA will be anything but boring.—
Charles Singh,
The Tennessean,
29 July 2025
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Both families are wanting charges to be brought forward, but Joe knows his daughter has one thing to focus on at the moment.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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The plot is a familiar one: Brash golfer Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler) hits the links to raise enough money to send his daughter to ballet school.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Aigen has participated in Grand Farm’s field plot program on their 590 acre Innovation Campus just west of Fargo.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Now, representatives for Twigs have filed to end the lawsuit against her ex-boyfriend; the claims will be dismissed with prejudice, which means that Twigs cannot refile the claims in the future.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 July 2025
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This is not the first time Lizzo's team has sought to dismiss Daniels' lawsuit.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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But the rocket quickly lost power from two of its engines and stalled just above the launch pad before coming down in a nearby field.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
30 July 2025
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This field is generating significant buzz among major tech companies like IBM, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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But The New York Times reported the documents don’t indicate any evidence of criminal behavior, despite Gabbard’s claims, and merely show Obama administration officials pressuring intelligence agencies to complete their review quickly.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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The previous girlfriend warned Turner of Becton's behavior early in their relationship, but was unable to convince Turner to leave Becton, the affidavit states.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 July 2025
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This combination of practical skill and intellectual ambition inspired the scientific revolution.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Controversial Ukraine anti-corruption bill dents EU ambitions Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s move to undercut the independence of the country’s anti-corruption agencies has sparked a political crisis that could hurt Kyiv’s hopes of joining the European Union, analysts said.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
28 July 2025
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The Oak Ridge Boys, Reba McEntire, Jeannie C. Riley, Connie Smith and the duo of Charlie Louvin and Melba Montgomery were among the acts who cut her songs.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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In a world quick to shame and slow to forgive, perhaps the most radical leadership act is to model a different way: one that acknowledges our shared humanity, holds space for growth and redemption, and focuses more energy on our own character development than on judging others’ character deficits.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Little Dream's cake also featured some butterfly detailing, as seen on Khloé's story.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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The extensive new detention policy is also expected to face legal challenges This is a developing story.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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“Action.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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