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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
Instead, dopamine is important for connecting motivation signals to action and for learning about actions that can lead to positive, rewarding outcomes.
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Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
The film studio has been revitalized and this spring and summer will see The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Toy Story 5 and live action Moana.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Elevated horror, prestige projects, action.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 13 May 2026
Healey highlighted that Trainor's actions likely saved the lives of other drivers who were on the road that morning.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 13 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
The film studio has been revitalized and this spring and summer will see The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Toy Story 5 and live action Moana.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Elevated horror, prestige projects, action.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 13 May 2026
Healey highlighted that Trainor's actions likely saved the lives of other drivers who were on the road that morning.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for action
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Mind-blowing things that would never happen in the 'Survivor' of old are happening on Season 50.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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This was a customary thing that would happen in royal families.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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The film eliminated even a gesture toward a plot while showing solitary nonprofessional and real-life ranch-hand Misael Saavedra chopping and hauling logs in the Argentinian hinterlands (in actuality, Alonso’s family’s ranch).—
Vadim Rizov,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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One of the movie’s core plot points revolves around the tensions that cropped up during the planning of the Jacksons’ Victory Tour in 1984, where the adult Michael reunited with all of his brothers in the Jackson family.—
Jemele Hill,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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That lawsuit was dismissed in December.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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In recent years, a few prominent detransitioners, including Chloe Cole and Prisha Mosley, have advocated for restrictions on transition care for minors, arguing in lawsuits against doctors who treated them that their care was too easy to access and that doctors failed them.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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Alex Smalley leads the field at the 2026 PGA Championship through three rounds of play, with a score of -6.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Also, without names, the people are on a level playing field with the snowflakes, who are the man’s new friends, and, without names, the doctors can be known solely by their specialties.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Lynch had faced complaints about inappropriate behavior before.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2026
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Riders cannot directly control or override a Waymo vehicle’s driving behavior in real time.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Set inside Windows on the World, the legendary restaurant atop the World Trade Center, the documentary short draws on the voices of those who worked there to capture a portrait of ambition, community, and resilience.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Amazon’s expansion comes as its chief competitors continue to fortify their own same-day delivery ambitions.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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But as the debate gains national attention, more families argue that acknowledging biological differences is not an act of hatred.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The act, the first piece of legislation focused on crypto, would add oversight and guardrails to the new industry.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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Eggs, sushi, and crypto The account paid attention to smaller stories, too.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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“Action.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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