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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
Protest organizers, who had mobilized groups from across the Veneto region and beyond, demanded that Venice take a clear stand against Israeli military action on the Gaza strip and provide more space for Palestinian voices.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2025
Will that change, perhaps when the Legislature returns to action in the fall?
—Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
One of the initiatives is global runway safety action plans to reduce runway excursions and incursions.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The campaign underscores the need for action, Roth says.
—Gidget Fuentes, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2025
Will that change, perhaps when the Legislature returns to action in the fall?
—Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
One of the initiatives is global runway safety action plans to reduce runway excursions and incursions.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The campaign underscores the need for action, Roth says.
—Gidget Fuentes, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for action
Noun
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But that triggered the second thing – Trump’s revulsion for math that contradicts his narrative.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Kaylor, attempting the same thing, feels like watching an injured baby deer try to do TikTok dances while amid an existential crisis.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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The conditions are meant to simulate the plot of the dystopian thriller, which is set in a totalitarian version of the U.S. where 50 teen boys have been chosen to take part in a grim walking contest.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Walkers can take in the staggered plots of orange groves and prickly pear bushes in Marsalforn Valley or soak up the quiet back streets of Gharb, the island’s westernmost town, overlooking Dwerja.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 Aug. 2025
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The widow of Keith Carrington filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Ascension Columbia St. Mary's after her husband died following toe amputation surgery.—
Jessica Van Egeren,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Signing up with Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein isn’t joining the lawsuit, but is way to stay in the loop as things progress.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The domed facility features a turf sports field, a multi-sports court, a track, multipurpose rooms, fitness areas, lockers, showers and bathrooms.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The program, created nine years ago, honors and recognizes professional and socially conscious women in the arts and Latin entertainment fields who have made significant contributions and inspired future leaders.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
23 Aug. 2025
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Tactics will remain flexible to adapt to changing fire behavior and operational conditions.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Gallup and Korn Ferry research confirm that up to 80% of team engagement is shaped by leadership behavior.—
Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In the end, a move made to protect sport’s conventions might’ve cost its architect the sports world’s most powerful job, because unintended consequences proved indifferent to motive and brutal to ambition.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Chronic fatigue, insomnia, burnout, and sleep medication dependency have become so common that they’re often dismissed as the cost of ambition.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Trump cannot federalize the city’s government without an act of Congress, an amendment to the Home Rule Act.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Aug. 2025
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The nostalgia has hit music as well, where TRL-era acts like Backstreet Boys, Nelly, the Goo Goo Dolls and Oasis are all enjoying successful residencies and summer tours.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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This story has been updated to include more information.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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This story covers travel in the first six months of the Braun administration.—
Brittany Carloni,
IndyStar,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Action.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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